Bid Manager (Tier 1 / Tier 2 Construction) (856559E) in London

We are working with a leading specialist contractor delivering complex packages across major UK construction projects. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Bid Lead to take ownership of high-value tenders and drive winning bid strategies. This is a key leadership role within the preconstruction function, offering the opportunity to shape major bids and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

The Role

You will lead the end-to-end bid process, taking full ownership of bid strategy, submission leadership, and win-shape activity. A key focus of this role is the ability to build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships across the business to ensure bid success. You will operate confidently at a senior stakeholder level, ensuring high‑quality, commercially sound, and technically robust submissions are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading and coordinating bid teams across multiple tenders with a focus on pre-contract leadership
• Developing and executing bid strategies to secure profitable work
• Managing bid programmes, budgets, and deliverables
• Producing and reviewing technical, commercial, and written submissions with a high level of attention to document design, presentation, and quality
• Engaging with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders at a senior level
• Leading tender settlement meetings and presentations
• Managing risk registers, document control, and governance across all submissions
• Driving continuous improvement in bid processes and outputs

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to speak with career bid professionals who have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in bid management or tendering within the construction industry, ideally on large‑scale UK projects
• A proven background working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors
• Strong experience in civils, infrastructure, or large-scale projects, particularly within sectors such as Defence, Rail, or Energy
• Exceptional literacy and writing skills, with the ability to produce coherent, well‑structured, and persuasive bid content using sophisticated sentence structures and vocabulary
• A stable career history demonstrating commitment to previous roles and projects
• Experience leading complex contractor bids and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and commercial principles within a pre-contract environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree level qualification
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of estimating software (e.g. CANDY or similar)
• Advanced skills in graphic design or document presentation are highly regarded, as the quality of client-facing documents is paramount
• High level of numeracy and written communication with meticulous attention to detail

Important Considerations

This role requires a commitment to working 5 days per week in our London office.

Why Apply?

• Lead high‑profile, complex bids on major UK projects
• Work alongside experienced senior leadership
• Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a strong pipeline
• Real opportunity to influence strategy and win work

If you’re a driven Bid professional with a high attention to detail and a track record of success in the construction sector, we’d love to hear from you.