Bid Manager

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: On-site parking and company benefits package.

We are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager to join a well-established building services business based in Slough.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Building Services, M&E, Mechanical or Construction who has experience managing the full tender process and leading successful bid submissions.

You will take ownership of the bid process from initial enquiry through to tender submission, presentations and contract award. Working closely with senior management, you will lead the estimating and bid function, ensuring all submissions are commercially competitive, compliant and delivered on time.

• Manage the full tender and bid process from receipt to submission.
• Lead and support the estimating team to produce accurate and competitive tenders.
• Review client specifications, tender documents and PQQ submissions.
• Manage tender portals and monitor new opportunities.
• Coordinate bid programmes and ensure submission deadlines are achieved.
• Prepare high-quality tender responses, proposals and presentations.
• Work closely with the Managing Director to assess tender opportunities.
• Analyse pricing and develop commercially competitive bid strategies.
• Support company-wide pricing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Produce sales reports and monitor the bid pipeline.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health and safety requirements.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Bid Manager, Bid Coordinator or Senior Estimator.
• Experience within Building Services, M&E, Mechanical Engineering or Construction.
• A proven track record of managing successful tender submissions.
• Strong commercial awareness and pricing knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to strict deadlines.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with excellent leadership skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in securing new contracts and driving future growth.