Bid Manager

Wiltshire | South West

£75,000 to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension

Help secure some of the South West’s most exciting construction projects.

Kingston Barnes is working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit an experienced Bid Manager for its successful business.

Joining an established pre construction team, you will lead major bids. The business has a strong pipeline of negotiated, framework and public sector opportunities covering education, healthcare, defence, commercial and residential projects.

The Role

You will manage the complete bid process from initial opportunity through to submission and interview.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading multiple bids from PQQ to final submission
• Developing bid strategies and compelling win themes
• Coordinating Design, Commercial, Planning and Operational teams
• Managing deadlines, workshops and review meetings
• Producing and reviewing high quality written submissions
• Preparing project teams for client interviews
• Improving bid processes, content libraries and submission quality
• Building relationships with clients, consultants and framework partners

About You

You may currently be working as a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Coordinator, Pre Construction Manager, Design Manager, Planner, Project Manager or Contracts Manager.

Experience within a main contractor environment would be advantageous, alongside:

• Strong construction knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to coordinate multiple teams and deadlines
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A confident and collaborative leadership style

What’s on Offer?

• £75,000 to £90,000 basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Professional development and clear career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong regional presence, secured pipeline and genuine long term career prospects.