Bid Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join its South Region Pre-Contracts team. This is a key role for a strategic and commercially aware professional who is passionate about winning work within the rail and civil engineering sectors. You will play a pivotal role in shaping work-winning strategy, leading high-quality bid submissions, and supporting regional growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage bid submissions from opportunity identification through to final tender submission Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from estimating, commercial, planning, and delivery teams Develop compelling, compliant, and high-quality PQQs and tender responses Write, edit, and review technical and narrative content to ensure clarity and impact Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to pursue new opportunities Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned Support the development of work-winning tools, templates, and best practice About You You will be an organised and proactive bid professional with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have: Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager within rail or civil engineering Strong understanding of civil ..... full job details .....