Bid Manager

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