Overview

Title: Bid Manager

Location: Leeds (with travel to London)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Excellent benefits (salary depends on experience)

Company: A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to work on a diverse range of construction projects. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-respected construction business with a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for delivering quality.

Role: The Bid Manager is a vital leadership role combining strategic thinking with detailed execution to win new business. You will navigate complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve a successful outcome. You will lead the development and submission of written proposals for construction projects, crafting persuasive and accurate content that highlights the company’s capabilities and value proposition while ensuring bids comply with client requirements.

Hybrid Working: The role requires you to work from the Head Office (Leeds) and London office from time to time, with travel to sites, industry events, and networking functions.

Responsibilities

• Project Identification and Evaluation: Identify new business opportunities and potential projects by reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs) and expressions of interest (EOIs). Work with the estimating team to support tender bid submissions in a timely fashion.
• Bid Preparation and Submission: Lead the preparation of all bid documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all submission requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with a project, such as cost overruns, scheduling delays, or contractual issues.
• Collaboration and Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the bidding process, including clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Content Development and Strategy: Create and refine content for bid submissions, including project descriptions, company profiles, and executive summaries.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Review and edit all bid documents to ensure they are free of errors and strictly adhere to the client’s guidelines. Ensure that all required forms, certifications, and technical specifications are included, and the bid is submitted correctly and on time.

Education & Experience

• Typically, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as construction management, journalism, communications, or business is preferred.
• Significant experience in technical writing, particularly within the construction or engineering sectors. A strong portfolio of successful bid submissions is a major advantage.
• Proficiency in word processing software and proposal management tools is essential. A good understanding of construction terminology, processes, and project lifecycles is crucial for writing accurate and effective content.