Bid Manager
il y a 2 jours
Worcester
Bid Manager (Construction) Location: Worcester, Worcestershire Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a growing construction business based in Worcester. The successful candidate will take ownership of the bid and tender process, managing submissions for public and private sector construction projects across a diverse portfolio of works. Working closely with pre-construction, estimating, commercial, operational and senior leadership teams, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, winning submissions that demonstrate technical capability, value, innovation and social value commitments. Key Responsibilities • Manage the end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification through to submission and contract award., • Review tender documentation, client requirements and procurement routes to determine bid strategy., • Coordinate and lead bid kick-off meetings and progress reviews., • Work closely with Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Design Managers and Operational Teams to develop compliant tender responses., • Prepare and write quality responses for PQQs, SQs, ITTs, framework submissions and negotiated tenders., • Develop compelling content covering methodology, programme delivery, quality, health and safety, environmental management, sustainability and social value., • Ensure all submissions are completed accurately, professionally and within deadlines., • Maintain and update bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and supporting documentation., • Liaise with clients and procurement teams regarding clarifications and tender queries., • Conduct tender debriefs and analyse feedback to improve future submissions., • Monitor tender portals and framework opportunities, identifying projects aligned with business objectives., • Support business development activities and framework management initiatives. Key Skills and Experience Essential • Proven experience in a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Writer, Proposals Manager, or Pre-Construction role within the construction industry., • Strong understanding of UK construction procurement processes., • Experience managing bids for public and private sector construction projects., • Excellent written communication and presentation skills., • Ability to interpret technical construction information and translate it into client-focused responses., • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously., • Experience working to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Desirable • Experience with framework agreements and public sector procurement routes., • APMP Practitioner or equivalent qualification., • Knowledge of social value requirements and sustainability initiatives within construction., • Experience with procurement portals such as Proactis, Delta eSourcing, Jaggaer, In-Tend, or Contracts Finder., • Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent). Personal Attributes • Commercially minded with a strong desire to win work., • Highly organised and methodical., • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills., • Collaborative and able to build effective relationships across departments., • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving., • Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure. Benefits • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus., • Company pension scheme., • Professional development and training support., • Career progression opportunities., • Flexible working arrangements., • Generous annual leave entitlement., • Employee wellbeing programme.