Senior Bid Manager: Drive High-Value Infrastructure Wins

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead high-value bid activity from PQQ through to tender submission. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive win strategies, manage client communications, and ensure clean, on-time deliverables across portals and submissions.

This role focuses on complex bids (£50m+), requires strong governance of the bid lifecycle, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to optimize solutions for transportation, water, energy, and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value bids (£50m+) across major sectors.
• Knowledge of bid lifecycle from OJEU to post-tender interviews.
• Ability to re-engineer client specifications for value-added solutions.

Responsibilities

• Compile PQQ documents and tender deliverables.
• Manage Murphy bid processes, procedures, and toolkits.
• Develop and implement win strategies.
• Review scope definitions and produce launch packs for delivery teams.
• Develop bid programmes and mobilise bid resources.
• Coordinate client dialogue and assemble presentations for internal/external audiences.
• Oversee portal uploads and clarifications; ensure timely submission.
• Maintain CRM records and ensure actions are completed before deadlines.

Skills

Bid management

PQQ & Tender

Client communication

CRM & data tracking

Proposal development

Job description

Murphy is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead high-value bid activity from PQQ through to tender submission. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive win strategies, manage client communications, and ensure clean, on-time deliverables across portals and submissions.

This role focuses on complex bids (£50m+), requires strong governance of the bid lifecycle, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to optimize solutions for transportation, water, energy, and infrastructure projects.