Overview

Job Title: Senior Bid Manager

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Package: Up to GBP90,000 Basic Salary + GBP6,700 Car Allowance + Annual Bonus

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Senior Bid Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor, based in their Manchester office. This is a pivotal role focused on securing high-value, landmark commercial construction projects across the North West.

If you are a proven Bid Manager with a track record of winning commercial contracts, this position offers the autonomy and strategic influence you are looking for.

What Youll Do

• Take full ownership of the bid lifecycle for key opportunities.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver compelling, successful tenders.
• Drive bid strategy and develop innovative win themes for major commercial projects.
• Lead the entire bid process, from initial opportunity qualification through to tender submission and negotiation.
• Manage and mentor bid teams to produce high-quality, persuasive tender documents.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients and consultants during the procurement process.
• Convert second-stage and framework opportunities into live, contracted projects.

What Youll Need to Succeed

• Essential experience as a Bid Manager within a Tier 1 main contracting environment.
• A demonstrable track record of successfully securing large-scale commercial projects (e.g., offices, mixed-use developments, retail, leisure).
• Expert knowledge of modern procurement routes, particularly public sector frameworks and two-stage tenders.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
• A degree-level qualification in a construction-related discipline is highly desirable.

What Youll Get in Return

• Salary: Up to GBP90,000 per annum.
• Benefits: GBP6,700 car allowance, annual bonus, and enhanced matched pension.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private healthcare, life assurance, and generous annual leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance.

Interested? To learn more about this exciting opportunity, contact Dan at Randstad in Manchester for a confidential discussion, or click Apply to submit your CV for an immediate call back.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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