Senior Bid Manager

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Bid Manager in Darlaston to secure new business opportunities and lead strategically important projects. This role demands an engineering or commercial background, bid team management experience, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will produce compelling tender submissions and oversee bid teams. This position offers competitive salary, pension, and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Leadership training

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or related environment.
• Ability to produce compelling, well-structured responses.
• Confidence in engaging with senior-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities aligned with business strategy.
• Build strong partnerships for bid development.
• Review client business plans to understand needs.
• Oversee bid teams for high-quality submissions.
• Write compelling technical content.

Skills

Strong engineering or commercial background

Experience managing bid teams in civil engineering

Excellent understanding of commercial and risk management

Skilled technical writer

Engaging with senior-level stakeholders

Business improvement capabilities

Education

Chartered / Incorporated (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Bid Manager

Location : Walsall

Start Date : 04 / 01 / 2026

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure specialist.

Our client is one of the largest privately owned contractors in the country, founded on strong family values and over 40 years of industry expertise. They deliver major civil engineering, MEICA, tunnelling, transport, water and built-environment projects nationwide and they operate as a key Tier 1 partner to some of the UK’s biggest blue-chip and regulated clients.

If you want to join a business known for stability, long-term frameworks, technical excellence, and genuine career progression — this is the place to be.

Why Join?

Gold Investors in People – a proven commitment to developing and supporting staff

Long-term project pipeline across major national frameworks

Real opportunities to progress internally — many of their current leaders have grown through the business

A forward-thinking, people-centric culture built on care, trust and quality delivery

Exposure to exciting civil engineering, mechanical and electrical projects across the UK

The Role – Senior Bid Manager

As Senior Bid Manager, you’ll play a key role in securing new work and shaping the future growth of the region. This is a strategic, high-impact position that will see you identifying opportunities, developing winning bid strategies, leading bid teams, and building strong internal and external relationships.

You will work closely with Directors, Regional Managers and the Proposals Director to deliver high-quality, compelling PQQ and tender submissions that stand out in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities aligned with business strategy across the region
• Build strong partnerships and external relationships to support PQQ and bid development
• Review client business plans and understand strategic needs
• Progress opportunities into well-structured PQQs and tenders
• Oversee bid teams to deliver high-quality submissions
• Lead strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, mid-tender reviews and adjudications
• Write compelling technical content, supported by regional technical teams
• Conduct risk reviews, commercial reviews and Go / No-Go assessments
• Be the key point of contact for clients during tender stages
• Support operational teams during contract transition for complex bids
• Oversee preparation of handover documentation
• Maintain high-quality tender collateral including case studies
• Drive continuous improvement of bid processes across the business
• Line manage Bid Managers and Bid Administrators
• Ensure all team members receive proper training and development
• Promote best practice and consistent quality across all regions

About You (Essential)

• Strong engineering or commercial background
• Experience managing bid teams in a civil engineering, infrastructure or related environment
• Excellent understanding of commercial and risk management within bids
• Skilled technical writer with the ability to produce compelling, well-structured responses
• Confident engaging with senior-level stakeholders internally and externally
• Business improvement and process management capabilities
• Chartered / Incorporated (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Experience in Civil Engineering / MEICA sectors
• Strong understanding of the built environment

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days
• Company car / car allowance / green car scheme (role dependant)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering days
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Leadership training & structured career development
• Long-service recognition
• Supportive, people-first working culture

Interested?

To find out more or apply, get in touch with Red Sky Personnel today