Strategic Bid Manager - Lead Winning Proposals

Stepnell; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced pension 7%

Annual leave grows with service

Health coverage

Car allowance or company car

Employee referral scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Stepnell in Nottingham is seeking a Bid Manager to own key pursuits across the full bid lifecycle, covering technical, commercial and strategic aspects. You will work with in-house teams, supply chain partners and external consultants to create compliant, compelling proposals tailored to client goals and procurement frameworks.

As a leader, you will guide bid writers and experts, drive work-winning strategies, and ensure high-quality governance and client engagement throughout the process.

Formación

• Proven Experience: Successful track record of managing construction or preconstruction bids across various public and private procurement routes.
• Strategic thinker: ability to analyse market data, understand client needs and translate into winning bid strategies.
• Strong communicator & motivator: excellent facilitation skills to lead and coach multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail‑oriented & organised: manage bid timelines, budgets, tender administration and compliance.
• Adaptable & forward‑thinking: embraces new technology and knowledge management to stay competitive.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage multiple bids of varying complexity across procurement frameworks.
• Develop work-winning strategies using CRM data, market intelligence and client insights.
• Direct and support regional bid teams, bid writers and SMEs; run bid launch events and sessions.
• Collaborate with preconstruction teams to refine cost strategies and lead quality reviews.
• Lead client interviews and represent Stepnell at engagement meetings.
• Capture feedback and continuously refine pursuit strategies and knowledge base.
• Utilise tender portals, publishing software (InDesign) and digital tools to optimise bid workflows.

Conocimientos

Bid management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team coaching

Herramientas

InDesign

CRM systems

Descripción del empleo

Stepnell in Nottingham is seeking a Bid Manager to own key pursuits across the full bid lifecycle, covering technical, commercial and strategic aspects. You will work with in-house teams, supply chain partners and external consultants to create compliant, compelling proposals tailored to client goals and procurement frameworks.

As a leader, you will guide bid writers and experts, drive work-winning strategies, and ensure high-quality governance and client engagement throughout the process.