At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of high-quality proposals and manage the full bid lifecycle.
- Company: Established regional construction contractor with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, enhanced leave, private healthcare, and career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for continuous learning and improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in bid management, strong writing skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
An established and growing regional construction contractor is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager to join its work-winning team. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, competitive proposals, ensuring best practice is consistently applied while driving stakeholder engagement and submission excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage allocated submissions, including bids, PQQs, framework applications and tenders from launch through to submission.
- Develop and maintain bid programmes, trackers and submission timelines.
- Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts, ensuring accountability and timely delivery.
- Identify, manage and elevate risks or issues where appropriate.
- Support the development and implementation of bid and win strategies.
- Ensure responses align with client priorities, evaluation criteria and procurement requirements.
- Produce clear, compelling, and customer-focused written responses.
- Facilitate internal review processes and implement feedback effectively.
- Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, professionally presented and submitted on time.
- Build strong working relationships across preconstruction, operational and support teams.
Candidate Requirements
- Essential Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a bid writing, proposals, or bid management role, ideally within construction, engineering, property or a related sector.
- Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework processes.
- Experience managing the full bid lifecycle independently.
- Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple submissions and work effectively to tight deadlines.
- Strong research, planning and analytical abilities.
- Confident collaborating with technical and operational stakeholders.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using Adobe InDesign or similar design software is desirable.
- Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Personal Attributes
- The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Integrity, accountability and professionalism.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Excellent self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Curiosity, openness to change, and a willingness to learn.
- Positivity, resilience, and a results-driven mindset.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- The organisation offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
- Private healthcare.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
BID Manager in Malvern employer: Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and growing regional construction contractor in the West Midlands, where your expertise as a BID Manager will be valued and nurtured. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, you will benefit from hybrid working arrangements, enhanced annual leave, and ample opportunities for career development. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a competitive salary and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
