Bid Manager

Bid Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Company:

We’re working with a leading multi-disciplinary construction firm specialising in educational, healthcare, commercial and residential projects. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, they deliver high-quality projects across various sectors, ensuring sustainability, safety, and efficiency.

Bid Manager Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Bid Manager to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the production of high-quality, competitive, and compliant bids. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and secure new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the bid management process from inception to submission, ensuring timely and high-quality proposals.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Review and analyse tender documents, identifying risks, opportunities, and requirements.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including estimators, designers, engineers, and commercial staff, to develop compelling bid responses.
• Ensure all bid documentation is compliant with client requirements and company policies.
• Manage bid schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are effectively allocated.
• Write and edit bid content, ensuring clarity, persuasiveness, and technical accuracy.
• Maintain and update a database of bid templates, case studies, and best practices.
• Lead post-bid reviews, capturing lessons learned and improving future submissions.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement and pre-bid preparations.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager in a construction or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and bid management software.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects.

If you are a motivated and strategic professional with a passion for bid management in the construction industry, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to davidbremner@3search.co.uk or click the apply button below!