Cardiff
Bid Manager – Tier 1 Main Contractor Bristol or Cardiff | Full-Time | Excellent Salary + Benefits Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a leading, award-winning Tier 1 main contractor. Operating across the South West and South Wales, this well-established construction business delivers high-profile projects across multiple sectors and is renowned for quality, innovation, and sustainability. This role is ideal for a seasoned Construction Bid Manager seeking to take the next step within a forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career progression, a collaborative culture, and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from pre-qualification through to tender submission, • Develop compelling, high-quality bid submissions that align with client requirements and company strategy, • Coordinate cross-functional teams including pre-construction, design, commercial, and operational staff, • Analyse tender documents, identify key win themes, and implement winning strategies, • Manage bid programmes, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality, • Review and refine written content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact, • Conduct post-tender reviews and continuous improvement of bid processes, • Build strong internal and external relationships to support successful bid outcomes Requirements • Proven experience as a Bid Manager within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 or large main contractor, • Strong understanding of the UK construction market and procurement processes, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail, • Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, • Experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects is highly desirable What’s on Offer • Competitive salary package with performance-related benefits, • Car allowance / company car, • Generous pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Flexible and hybrid working options, • Clear career progression within a market-leading contractor, • Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value projects