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Bid Manager

Building Careers UK
Posted a month ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR1 2AB, England

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a well-established principal contractor in the North West, seeking an experienced Bid Manager to oversee their tendering process.
  • The role requires proven experience in a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer position within the construction sector, along with strong project management skills.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the full bid lifecycle, developing strategies, and ensuring quality standards are met in submissions.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits, with genuine opportunities for career progression.
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of tendering processes and the ability to lead teams effectively under pressure.

Our client is a well-established and respected principal contractor operating across the North West, known for delivering high-quality construction projects in the commercial, education, healthcare, and residential sectors. As they continue to grow their portfolio, they're seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to lead and coordinate their tendering process from end to end and lead a small team.

As Bid Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle - from identifying opportunities and developing win strategies to coordinating submissions and leading presentations. You'll play a key role in securing new business and maintaining the company's excellent industry reputation.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of PQQs, ITTs, and RFPs

  • Develop bid strategies in collaboration with Pre-Construction, Estimating, and Directors

  • Manage bid programmes, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are met

  • Write, review, and refine high-quality submission content

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams to gather relevant information

  • Conduct post-bid reviews and identify areas for continuous improvement



What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer role within the construction sector

  • Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering processes

  • Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills

  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams under pressure

  • High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset



Why Join Our Client?

  • Work with a reputable and people-focused contractor

  • Be part of a supportive, tight-knit team with a strong regional presence

  • Competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits

  • Genuine opportunities for career progression

Apply: ContactHayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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