Senior Bid Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to strengthen its pre-construction team. The successful candidate will handle competitive tenders, manage the bid process through the PCSA stage, and ensure successful collaboration among technical disciplines. Candidates should have over 10 years of UK experience in a construction-related role, possess excellent communication skills, and ideally hold a degree in a relevant field. The role offers a salary of approximately £85k-90k along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UK experience in a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential.
• Knowledge of construction management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive tenders and manage the bid process through PCSA.
• Coordinate all technical disciplines for successful bids.
• Manage a work winning team across various tenders.

Skills

UK experience in Pre-Construction

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative working approach

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridgeshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 85k- 90k + car allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An industry-leading, award-winning Main Contractor is looking to further strengthen its pre-construction team following a period of sustained success and a surging project pipeline. Known for high employee satisfaction and a diverse portfolio: spanning Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercial, Education and Residential, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager.

This position will play a pivotal role in the locally based Pre-Construction team, requiring a professional who can lead competitive tenders and navigate projects seamlessly through the PCSA stage to final contract award. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all technical disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working as a Bid Manager or from a pre-construction background as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background.

Desirable Experience

• 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working.
• Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position.
• Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.
• Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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