Bid Manager

Wiltshire | South West

£75,000 to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension

Help secure some of the South West’s most exciting construction projects.

Kingston Barnes is working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit an experienced Bid Manager for its successful business.

Joining an established pre construction team, you will lead major bids. The business has a strong pipeline of negotiated, framework and public sector opportunities covering education, healthcare, defence, commercial and residential projects.

The Role

You will manage the complete bid process from initial opportunity through to submission and interview.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading multiple bids from PQQ to final submission

Developing bid strategies and compelling win themes

Coordinating Design, Commercial, Planning and Operational teams

Managing deadlines, workshops and review meetings

Producing and reviewing high quality written submissions

Preparing project teams for client interviews

Improving bid processes, content libraries and submission quality

Building relationships with clients, consultants and framework partners

About You

You may currently be working as a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Coordinator, Pre Construction Manager, Design Manager, Planner, Project Manager or Contracts Manager.

Experience within a main contractor environment would be advantageous, alongside:

Strong construction knowledge

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to coordinate multiple teams and deadlines

Strong writing and presentation skills

Excellent attention to detail

A confident and collaborative leadership style

What’s on Offer?

£75,000 to £90,000 basic salary

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent holiday allowance

Professional development and clear career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong regional presence, secured pipeline and genuine long term career prospects
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed