At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative bids for high-value education projects and shape preconstruction strategies.
- Company: Join a top UK construction company known for sustainability and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong benefits, and real career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work model with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education through creative bidding and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid management within construction and DfE bidding.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of education through great buildings and brilliant bids, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for.
We’re recruiting a Strategic Bid Manager to join a tight-knit, creative and strategic team working exclusively on high-value education projects through the Department for Education Construction Framework across England. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team that genuinely pushes boundaries on innovation, sustainability and what great bidding looks like.
The Strategic Bid Manager Role: You’ll lead the full customer journey from Expression of Interest through to Invitation to Tender and into the early CEM stages, before handing over to the local construction team. Working in close collaboration with regional teams, you’ll be responsible for achieving a minimum 50%-win rate on High Value Band DfE Framework projects, a target that reflects both the ambition of the team and the quality of the client relationship. This isn’t a back-office bid role. You’ll be front and centre with the customer, shaping preconstruction strategy and bringing fresh thinking to every submission.
What The Strategic Bid Manager Will Need:
- Significant experience in a bid management role within construction
- Experience of DfE bidding and/or preconstruction project management
Bonus Points For:
- APM qualifications or ChPP
- Familiarity with resource and schedule management platforms
- Adobe InDesign
What’s in it for you – You’ll be joining one of the UK’s leading construction companies – recognised for its industry-leading sustainability strategy and award-winning approach to diversity and inclusion. The rewards package is genuinely competitive, with strong benefits and real career development opportunities. The team works 2 days a week from their Hitchin office, with flexibility to work from Central London or home for the rest of the week.
Interested? Reach out to Lisa Easthope at lisa_easthope@bidsolutions.co.uk
Strategic Bid Manager in Hitchin employer: Bid Solutions Limited
Join a leading construction company that is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the education sector. As a Strategic Bid Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, offering competitive rewards and significant opportunities for career growth. With a flexible hybrid working model based in Hitchin, you can enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of education.
