Bid Manager (Construction)

We are supporting a Top Tier Contractor in their search for a Bid Manager Bid Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for major construction projects across the South of England. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and developing structured, high-quality submissions aligned to client requirements and evaluation criteria.The position will support a diverse portfolio of work, including frameworks and competitively tendered projects across sectors such as education (DfE), justice (MoJ), defence (MoD), and other public and private sector programmes. Project values typically range from £20m to £200m, encompassing both single-stage and two-stage procurement routes.

You will:

Lead the bid process from pre-qualification through to final submission
Develop and manage bid programmes, ensuring compliance with client timelines, governance, and procurement requirements
Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial and operational teams to produce integrated, compliant submissions
Translate technical solutions into clear, structured responses aligned to evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies
Ensure consistency of messaging and alignment across written, graphic and commercial content
Facilitate bid workshops, reviews and internal governance processes (e.g. PQQ, SQ, ITT, pricing reviews)
Support the preparation and delivery of client presentations, interviews and clarification responses
Maintain bid quality standards, ensuring submissions are accurate, competitive, and fully compliant
You will have:

Relevant experience leading bids for construction projects (£20m-£200m)
Experience in frameworks and public sector procurement (e.g. DfE, MoJ, MoD)
Knowledge including two-stage and negotiated routes
High-level written communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, structured and evaluative technical responses

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