Studio Lead (Permanent) in London

Kilnbridge delivers some of the UK’s most complex and ambitious engineering and construction projects. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a meaningful stake in our success and plays a key role in the quality and innovation we deliver.

If you want to make a real impact, grow your career and join a team that values expertise and forward thinking, we would love to hear from you.

We’re on the hunt for 4 exceptional Bid Leads to inspire our bid team, deliver outstanding industry-leading submissions, and play a pivotal role in driving our growth and securing the projects that shape the future of our business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work closely with the Preconstruction Commercial team to shape and deliver successful bid strategies.
• Build genuine relationships with clients to fully understand their needs and expectations.
• Take ownership of the bid budget and ensure every submission is carefully managed and well presented.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of engaging client presentations that help us secure new projects.
• Guide the entire bid process including tender documentation, bid plans, programmes and selecting the right supply chain partners.
• Collaborate with supply chain members and provide thoughtful technical, legal and financial input to strengthen each bid.
• Maintain clear documentation, manage clarifications and keep teams aligned throughout the process.
• Gather valuable customer insights to support smarter decision making.
• Ensure every submission meets tender requirements and reflects best practice and innovation.
• Lead tender settlement approvals and handovers for successfully secured projects.
• Maintain a strong project risk register and support a smooth transition into delivery.

What You’ll Need

• A relevant degree, strong IT skills across Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and confidence using estimating software such as CANDY or similar.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy, with professional body membership (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, MICE or MIStructE) desirable.
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple bids accurately and under pressure.
• A solid understanding of the construction tender process, supported by experience in preconstruction, tendering, document control, team leadership and on site work.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build positive client and colleague relationships.
• A calm, professional approach, the confidence to challenge unsafe or incorrect practices and a genuine commitment to mentoring and developing others.
• A collaborative mindset that values open communication, shared goals, mutual respect and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to acting with responsibility, integrity, teamwork and excellence, while following company policies and safe working practices.

Why Kilnbridge?

With high profile projects across the UK and offices in London, Birmingham, Ipswich and Manchester, we provide opportunities to work on major schemes that shape communities and the built environment.

We are driven by integrity, collaboration and a clear sense of purpose, creating a workplace that has earned recognition on the Financial Times and Statistas Best UK Employers 2026 list. Our culture is founded on four core values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence. If these resonate with you, you will thrive here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.