Senior BID Writer

Tribuild; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to identify and develop new business opportunities. The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary bid teams and ensure high-quality submissions across various sectors. This strategic role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance, and 25 days' leave, along with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Pension

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.
• Demonstrable leadership of multi-disciplinary bid teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of PQQs and tender submissions.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies.
• Manage bid teams to ensure quality across submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Chair tender review and strategy meetings.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary bid teams

Excellent written communication

Understanding of risk management

Experience in civil engineering or MEICA environments

Education

Degree in a 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.