Bid Manager

Bid Manager - Newbury

Excellent opportunity for a Bid Manager to join a leading UK construction and development business.

Our client is a highly respected, privately owned contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major projects across both the public and private sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to join their established preconstruction team.

The Bid Manager will play a key role in the company''s work-winning function, leading the delivery of high-quality tender submissions across a diverse portfolio of projects. The business operates across sectors including residential, education, healthcare, defence, justice, commercial and mixed-use developments, with project values ranging from -10m to -300m+.

Working closely with preconstruction managers, estimators, planners, design managers and operational teams, the Bid Manager will be responsible for developing winning bid strategies, coordinating tender submissions and ensuring all opportunities are presented to the highest standard.

This role would suit a proactive Bid Manager with a strong understanding of construction, preconstruction processes and framework bidding, who is looking to progress their career within a market-leading contractor.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification through to final submission.
• Coordinate and deliver PQQ, SQ, framework, negotiated and competitive tender submissions.
• Develop bid programmes and ensure all submission deadlines are achieved.
• Review tender documentation and identify key win themes and differentiators.
• Work alongside senior leadership to develop bid strategies and submission plans.
• Coordinate contributions from operational, commercial, planning and design teams.
• Ensure bid solutions are deliverable, innovative and commercially viable.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and framework partners.
• Manage bid workshops, review meetings and governance processes.
• Develop compelling submission content covering methodology, programme, sustainability, social value, quality, risk management and health & safety.
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes and submission quality.

• Construction-related qualification or degree preferred.
• Proven experience working as a Bid Manager within the construction or built environment sector.
• Experience managing framework, two-stage and competitive tender submissions.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery and building methodologies.
• Knowledge of planning, design and preconstruction processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organisational, presentation and bid-writing skills.
• Experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects is desirable.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension and healthcare benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on major projects with a leading UK contractor.

If you are an experienced Bid Manager looking to join a successful and growing construction business with an excellent pipeline of work, we''d be keen to hear from you.