Bids Manager - Immediate start in Birmingham

The Bid Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all tender, proposal and large-opportunity submissions across Survey Solutions Group. The role focuses on improving win rates, consistency and quality on higher-value opportunities, frameworks and strategic accounts. This is a central work-winning role, working closely with Sales, Operations and senior stakeholders to shape bid strategy, pricing and risk, ensuring proposals are compelling and well-governed. Key Responsibilities: Bid & Proposal Management Own and manage end-to-end bid and tender submissions, from opportunity qualification through to final submission. Coordinate inputs from Sales, Survey Managers, Operations, HSEQ and Finance. Produce clear, well-structured proposals that go beyond standard quotes for larger or more complex opportunities. Ensure all submissions are compliant with client requirements, frameworks and deadlines. Bid Governance & Process Implement and manage a formal bid / no-bid process as required for larger opportunities. Maintain a live pipeline of bids, tenders and frameworks. Track bid outcomes and lead post-bid reviews to capture lessons learned. Improve consistency, quality and speed across all bid responses. Content & Knowledge Management Maintain and create content for the central bid library (case studies, CVs, ESG content, accreditations, standard responses). Own and evolve proposal and tender templates. Ensure messaging reflects Survey Solutions’ strengths in quality, certainty, ESG and national delivery. Frameworks & Strategic Opportunities Track live framework agreements and approved supplier lists. Support renewals, re-tenders and new framework submissions. Work with Sales and BD to target high-value, strategic opportunities aligned to priority sectors. Work-winning Materials & Compliance Support Produce and refine work-winning materials, including proposals, presentations, capability packs and brochures, ensuring a consistent, professional standard. Support supplier approval and compliance requirements, including PQQs, framework documentation and the maintenance of accreditations such as Constructionline. Requirements Essential: Proven experience in a Bid Manager, Proposal Manager or similar role (construction, infrastructure, consultancy or professional services). Familiarity with frameworks, public sector tenders or Tier 1 contractor procurement. Strong written communication skills with the ability to structure persuasive, client-focused responses. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders to tight deadlines. Highly organised, detail-oriented and process-driven. Skilled both Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign / Creative Suite applications. Desirable: Experience within surveying and geospatial engineering. A strong visual and creative eye, with the ability to enhance proposals through clear layout, structure and presentation. Benefits What we can offer you: ~26 days holiday, rising with length of service to 30 days + bank holidays ~ Life assurance ~ Performance bonus ~ Company sick pay ~ Long service awards ~ Birthday gifts ~ Flexible holidays ~ Health & wellbeing schemes, including a company wellbeing helpline ~ Flexible working hours ~ Employee Recognition Scheme