Overview

Working within the construction Fit Out and Public sectors, we are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our client’s growing team. The successful candidate will predominately be based remotely (if desired) with occasional visits to their office in Central London. This role will take responsibility for producing high-quality written tender responses and selection questionnaires, while supporting the wider bid function to continuously improve their approach to submissions. The position will play a key part in enhancing the quality of their written content, presentation standards and overall bidding processes.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Bids, the Bid Manager will work closely with colleagues across multiple business units to develop compelling and compliant submissions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to challenge stakeholders constructively to ensure the best possible outputs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the preparation of bid documents and presentations in line with company standards and client requirements.
• Facilitate and contribute to workshops focused on bid strategy, solution development and content planning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information, ensuring clear, accurate and persuasive responses.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal teams and external consultants/clients during tender periods.
• Review and edit content written by others to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a professional bid writing / management role.
• Strong ability to analyse tender questions, plan responses and produce content in plain English.
• Understanding of commercial and legal considerations within RFI/SQ/RFP/ITT processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe InDesign (or similar).
• Experience managing projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues and clients.
• Experience working within the Public Sector

Desirable Qualifications & Attributes

• Degree education.
• APMP Foundation qualification (or working towards).
• Experience coaching others in bid writing, content development or presentation delivery.
• Strong organisational skills, able to work across multiple disciplines and sectors.
• Ambition to progress into a management-level role in the future.

Personal Qualities

• Tenacious, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor colleagues at different levels.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Project Management
• Industries: Construction