Senior Bid Manager

Kier Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to join their Midlands team in Solihull. The ideal candidate will lead high-quality bids, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful proposals. Applicants should have proven experience in developing bid strategies, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This opportunity emphasizes personal growth and inclusion in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Variety of tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing bid strategies and delivering successful bids.
• A passion for quality and eye for detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality, client-focused bids.
• Coordinate stakeholders to shape winning strategies.
• Define win themes aligned with client needs.
• Create and manage bid programs and schedules.
• Collaborate with the Senior Preconstruction Manager on bids.

Skills

Effective organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in bid strategies

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in InDesign

Leadership skills

Job description

Senior Bid Manager – Midlands Construction Team

Location: Solihull, West Midlands

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Shape the Future of Construction with Us

We're on the lookout for a Senior Bid Manager to join our dynamic Midlands Construction team based in Solihull. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for delivering winning bids, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Bid Manager, you'll lead on complex, high-value bids that align with client expectations and showcase our capabilities. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to craft compelling proposals that stand out.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Leading the development of high-quality, client‑focused bids
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders to shape winning strategies
• Defining win themes and aligning them with client needs
• Creating and managing bid programmes and deliverables schedules
• Working closely with the Senior Preconstruction Manager to agree on bid plans and timelines

What We're Looking For

• Effective organisational and communication skills
• A sharp eye for detail and a passion for quality
• Proven experience in developing bid strategies and delivering successful bids
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and InDesign
• The ability to lead, collaborate, and inspire others

At Kier, we value potential. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — let's have a conversation.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

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