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 engineering projects and delivery environments

• Excellent written, editing, and presentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under pressure

• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)

This permanent role is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.