Senior BID Manager / Pre Con Manager - Main Contractor

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy firm in the UK seeks a BID Manager to oversee bid processes for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor. You will manage the full lifecycle of bids and collaborate with various teams to produce high-quality submissions. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading complex tenders and strong communication abilities. The role offers a competitive salary and a benefits package, allowing you to shape winning bids that impact project success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Experience from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting background.
• Experience managing complex tenders and bid processes.
• Strong ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle across Stages 1 & 2.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary BID teams to produce winning submissions.
• Develop client-focused solutions and bid strategies.

Skills

Leadership in bid management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage complex tenders

Job description

BID Manager - Main Contractor (Tier 1 / Tier 2)

Location: East Midlands

Salary: Competitive + Package

Recruiting on behalf of a leading Main Contractor

Are you an experienced Pre-Construction / BID professional with a proven track record of leading successful tender submissions for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors? Our client—a highly respected main contractor with a strong project pipeline across the Midlands—is looking to appoint a BID Manager to strengthen its Pre-Construction function.

🔍 The Opportunity

You will take full responsibility for managing the bid process from initial opportunity through to contract award. This includes oversight of Stage 1 bids and guiding the team through Stage 2 PCSA development, ensuring high-quality outputs and win strategies that secure new work.

Working alongside Pre-Construction, Estimating, Planning, and Delivery teams, you'll play a key role in shaping successful submissions and delivering commercially sound, compelling proposals.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle across Stages 1 & 2
• Coordinate multidisciplinary BID teams to produce high-quality, winning submissions
• Develop bid strategies, programme inputs, and client-focused solutions
• Drive PCSA development and manage information flow throughout Stage 2
• Ensure compliance, governance, and quality assurance throughout all submissions
• Build strong internal relationships and contribute to continuous improvement in bid processes

🎯 We're Looking For

You will ideally come from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting background and have held one of the following roles:

• Pre-Construction Manager / Lead
• Senior BID Manager
• BID Manager

You must be experienced in leading pre-construction and bid teams, managing complex tenders, and coordinating the end-to-end bid process through both Stage 1 bid wins and Stage 2 PCSAs.

Strong communication, excellent organisation, and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines are essential.

💼 Why Apply?

• Work with a major contractor known for quality, innovation, and staff development
• Join a high-performing pre-construction team with a strong pipeline of work
• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Real opportunity to shape winning bids and influence future project success