Senior Bid Manager — Lead Strategic Civil Tenders

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

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.