Tenders & Civil Infrastructure Project Lead

Expanded; Dartford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Expanded Structures is recruiting a Project Manager to support work-winning and tendering across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

The role involves leading bid submissions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical input on methodologies, sequencing, and risk mitigation to secure competitive outcomes. Based in the UK, you will engage with clients and partners through every stage of the bid process.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in project management or lead engineering within civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality tender submissions for civil engineering projects (e.g. highways, structures, utilities, and infrastructure).
• Manage the full bid lifecycle from PQQ/EOI through to ITT submission and post-tender negotiations.
• Develop win themes and value propositions aligned to client requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams including engineering, planning, commercial and supply-chain functions.
• Ensure submissions are compliant, compelling and competitive.
• Provide technical oversight and input into methodologies, construction sequencing, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and challenge designs, specifications and proposed solutions to ensure build-ability and efficiency.
• Support the development of innovative engineering solutions to enhance bid competitiveness.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Civil engineering knowledge

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Expanded Structures is recruiting a Project Manager to support work-winning and tendering across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

The role involves leading bid submissions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical input on methodologies, sequencing, and risk mitigation to secure competitive outcomes. Based in the UK, you will engage with clients and partners through every stage of the bid process.