BID Manager

BID Manager

Location: West Midlands
Type: Full-time

£60k - £70k Per Annum

About the Role

An established and growing regional construction contractor is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager to join its work-winning team. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, competitive proposals, ensuring best practice is consistently applied while driving stakeholder engagement and submission excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage allocated submissions, including bids, PQQs, framework applications and tenders from launch through to submission.
• Develop and maintain bid programmes, trackers and submission timelines.
• Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts, ensuring accountability and timely delivery.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks or issues where appropriate.
• Support the development and implementation of bid and win strategies.
• Ensure responses align with client priorities, evaluation criteria and procurement requirements.
• Produce clear, compelling, and customer-focused written responses.
• Facilitate internal review processes and implement feedback effectively.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, professionally presented and submitted on time.
• Build strong working relationships across preconstruction, operational and support teams.

Candidate RequirementsEssential Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years'' experience in a bid writing, proposals, or bid management role, ideally within construction, engineering, property or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework processes.
• Experience managing the full bid lifecycle independently.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Strong research, planning and analytical abilities.
• Confident collaborating with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Adobe InDesign or similar design software is desirable.
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Curiosity, openness to change, and a willingness to learn.
• Positivity, resilience, and a results-driven mindset.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

The organisation offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Private healthcare
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If interested please call Emma on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed)

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