Senior BID Writer

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to drive new business opportunities. You will lead bid teams in delivering high-quality submissions, develop winning strategies, and foster key client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in civil engineering and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading bids within civil engineering or MEICA environments.
• Strong technical and/or commercial background.
• Chartered or Incorporated status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of PQQs and tender submissions.
• Implement winning bid strategies.
• Manage bid teams for quality submissions.
• Build relationships with key clients.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary bid teams

Excellent written communication

Understanding of risk management

Business improvement experience

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Bid Manager | Civil Engineering & Infrastructure | West Midlands

We’re recruiting for a Senior Bid Manager to join one of the UK's leading privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, supporting major frameworks and standalone projects across the water, transport, energy and built environment sectors.

This is a key strategic role responsible for identifying, developing and winning new business opportunities, leading multi‑disciplinary bid teams to deliver high‑quality, commercially sound and technically compelling submissions.

The Role

• Lead the preparation of PQQs and tender submissions from concept through delivery.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies, aligning with company growth objectives.
• Manage bid teams, ensuring technical, commercial and written quality across submissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners.
• Chair regular tender review and strategy meetings, ensuring compliance and governance.
• Support operational handover following contract award to ensure smooth mobilisation.

About You

• Proven experience leading bids within civil engineering or MEICA environments.
• Strong technical and/or commercial background with an understanding of risk management.
• Excellent written communication skills able to produce clear, persuasive tender responses.
• Demonstrable leadership of multi‑disciplinary bid teams.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant discipline; Chartered or Incorporated status desirable.
• Business improvement and process management experience advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and package including car or allowance, pension, life assurance, and private medical.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, loyalty days, and volunteering allowance.
• Long‑term career progression and leadership development within a values‑driven business.
• Flexible benefits and a supportive environment that prioritises people, quality, and collaboration.

Location: West Midlands (with occasional travel to regional offices and project sites)

If you’re an experienced bid professional with a passion for winning work across the UK's infrastructure sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with an updated CV