Senior Bid Manager - 2nd Stage/PCSA to Contract Award

Randstad Construction & Property; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Travel coverage

8% matched pension

Private medical insurance

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Wellbeing benefits

Executive training

Family leave policies

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Bid Manager in Manchester to lead the 2nd stage PCSA conversions for major regional schemes. You will drive pre-construction leadership, align design, commercial, and delivery teams, and manage risk throughout the bid lifecycle.

This permanent role offers a competitive base salary, company car or car allowance, travel coverage, 8% matched pension, 26 days leave, private medical insurance, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven bid management experience focusing on 2nd stage/PCSA pre-construction delivery.
• Experience with complex public sector schemes; MOJ framework experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of design development, risk management, and commercial strategy in pre-construction.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and ability to influence clients, consultants and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2nd stage PCSA process, converting preferred bidder status into full contract award across major regional schemes.
• Develop conversion strategies aligned with client objectives, driving alignment between design, commercial, and delivery teams.
• Manage risk, value engineering, and design development throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage governance approvals, and ensure a smooth handover to live operational teams.

Skills

Bid management

PCSA conversions

Public sector exp

Client relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Design development

Commercial strategy

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a Bid Manager in Manchester to lead the 2nd stage PCSA conversions for major regional schemes. You will drive pre-construction leadership, align design, commercial, and delivery teams, and manage risk throughout the bid lifecycle.

This permanent role offers a competitive base salary, company car or car allowance, travel coverage, 8% matched pension, 26 days leave, private medical insurance, and wellbeing benefits.