At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the bid process for major construction projects across the South of England.
- Company: Top Tier Contractor known for excellence in the construction industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and grow your career in a thriving sector.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on high-value projects while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are supporting a Top Tier Contractor in their search for a 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 other related activities.
Bid Manager (Construction) employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a leading Top Tier Contractor, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Our Bid Manager position offers not only competitive remuneration but also extensive opportunities for professional development and growth within the dynamic construction sector across the South of England. Join us to be part of impactful projects that shape communities while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages career advancement.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
