Bid Lead

Are you a Bid Lead who enjoys winning work, shaping strategy and taking real ownership of major construction bids?

A leading UK construction and engineering specialist is expanding its pre‑construction function and is looking for four experienced Bid Leads to help secure a strong pipeline of complex, high‑profile projects.

This is a role for someone who wants influence, visibility and the chance to work on bids that genuinely matter.

What you’ll be responsible for:

You’ll sit at the centre of the bid process, driving quality, pace and clarity from start to finish.

• Owning bids from opportunity through to contract award
• Shaping bid strategy with pre‑construction and commercial teams
• Managing bid programmes, inputs, governance and budgets
• Coordinating high‑quality written submissions and client presentations
• Managing tender documentation, clarifications and risk registers
• Working closely with clients to understand expectations and win themes
• Pulling together technical, commercial, legal and supply‑chain content
• Leading tender settlements and handovers into delivery teams

What we’re looking for:

This role suits someone who is organised, credible and comfortable taking the lead.

• Proven experience in bid leadership or pre‑construction within construction or engineering
• Strong knowledge of the construction tendering process
• Ability to manage multiple bids without losing attention to detail
• Confident working with senior internal stakeholders and clients
• Strong written, organisational and presentation skills
• Comfortable working to deadlines and under pressure
• Good IT capability (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); estimating software exposure useful
• Degree or professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA or similar) desirable

Why this opportunity?

• High‑value, technically complex UK projects
• Clear ownership and visibility across bids and outcomes
• Supportive, employee‑owned business with long‑term stability
• Strong values‑led culture built on Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence
• Genuine opportunity to influence future workload and growth

If you’re a Bid Lead who wants better projects, more autonomy and a clearer voice in decision‑making, this is well worth a conversation.

Interested?

Get in touch with Andy Cook on the contact details provided!