Bid Manager in Bristol

Bid Manager – Major Tier 1 Contractor – Bristol

Location: Bristol

Salary: Excellent package + benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading Tier 1 construction business? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market‑leading contractor renowned for delivering high‑profile, high‑value projects across a wide range of sectors.

As Bid Manager, you’ll play a key role in securing some of the region’s most prestigious schemes. You’ll be based out of the Bristol office, working as part of a collaborative pre‑construction team, managing the full bid process from initial enquiry through to submission and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and delivery of high‑quality bids and proposals.
• Lead bid strategy meetings and coordinate inputs from estimating, design, planning and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Produce persuasive, well‑structured tender submissions that reflect the company’s brand and values.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a main contractor or Tier 1 construction environment.
• Strong understanding of the full bid and tender process.
• Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach and passion for winning work.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options available.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, flagship projects across multiple sectors.
• Join a highly reputable construction business with a strong pipeline of work and a genuine commitment to career development.

If you’re an ambitious Bid Manager looking to work with one of the UK’s leading main contractors on some of the most exciting projects in the region, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact Giles Wilson at CV Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion