Bid Manager

Job Title: Bid Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term

Salary Range: £75,000 – £85,000

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Bid Manager to lead high-value construction bids across a diverse range of sectors including Homes, Education, Leisure, Commercial, Blue Light, and Health. This role offers the chance to work on projects ranging from £10m to £100m, often through established frameworks that increase the likelihood of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary bid teams, including internal professionals and external consultants and supply chain partners.
• Facilitate inception workshops to deeply understand client objectives and ensure tailored, high-impact bid strategies.
• Manage client relationships through regular engagement and formal health checks, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with sustainability goals.
• Monitor bid progress, manage risks and opportunities, and take proactive corrective actions as needed.
• Promote continuous professional development and best practice within the team.
• Ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations through a unified team approach.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven leadership in managing complex construction bids.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Technical understanding of large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional client and stakeholder service.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Membership of CIOB or equivalent.
• Experience across multiple construction sectors.

Should this position be of interest, please contact Ben Hannon on (+44) 208 126 5231 or email your CV to ben_hannon@bidsolutions.com