Bid Manager/ Senior Bid Manager

The Vacancy The Vacancy Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering Location: South Region Office Base: Swanley (Kent), Highbridge (South West), or Pontyclun (South Wales) Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for winning work in the rail and civil engineering sectors? We're looking for a proactive and experienced Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager to join our South region as part of the regional Pre-Contracts team and play a pivotal role in shaping our future success. About AmcoGiffen AmcoGiffen is a leading infrastructure specialist delivering maintenance frameworks, capital projects, and complex civil engineering solutions across the UK. Our clients include Network Rail, local authorities, energy providers, and environmental agencies. Our diverse project portfolio includes: Highways and road infrastructure Underbridges, overbridges, and footbridges Tunnels and station enhancements Flood alleviation and resilience schemes Earthworks and embankment stabilisation Lineside civils, cabling, troughing, and telecoms We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, safety, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. The Opportunity As a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager, you'll be instrumental in leading and coordinating bid activities across the South region. You'll work closely with estimating, commercial, and operational teams to develop compelling, high-quality submissions that reflect our capabilities and align with client expectations. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own bids while supporting larger, strategic tenders alongside senior colleagues. You'll report to the Regional Senior Pre-Contracts Manager and contribute directly to our work-winning strategy and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission Collaborate with Regional Directors and Pre-Contracts teams to identify and pursue new opportunities Coordinate and compile prequalification documents and tender responses Facilitate input from technical authors, estimators, planners, and delivery teams Write and edit technical and narrative content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact Chair tender progress meetings and ensure deadlines are met Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement in our bid approach Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned Support the development and implementation of work-winning processes and tools About You We're looking for someone who brings a blend of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. You'll ideally have: Proven experience in a bid management role within the rail or civil engineering sector A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across teams Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills A good understanding of civil engineering principles and project delivery A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree) A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure What We Offer Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience Company Car or Car Allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Company contributory Pension scheme Life Insurance Medicash Health Cash Plan