At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the bid process for major construction projects across the South of England.
- Company: Top Tier Contractor with a diverse portfolio in public and private sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enhance your career in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant construction projects valued between £20m and £200m.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading bids for construction projects and strong written communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ 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 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
Bid Manager (Construction) employer: Hays
As a Top Tier Contractor, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Located in the South of England, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our Bid Managers can thrive while contributing to impactful construction projects across various sectors. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values quality, integrity, and growth.
