Bid Manager

Bid Manager

Location: Oxford / Slough (with travel across the Thames Valley)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + package 
Working Pattern: Hybrid available

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join a leading contractor, supporting the delivery of high-quality tender submissions and helping secure new opportunities across a range of sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Bid Manager with strong 2nd stage bid experience, particularly someone who has experience managing the transition between Stage 1 and Stage 2 bids and understands the requirements needed to successfully convert opportunities into secured projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex bids, working closely with pre-construction, design, commercial, planning and operational teams to develop compelling submissions that align with client requirements and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process, with a particular focus on 2nd stage tender submissions
• Lead the transition and conversion process between Stage 1 and Stage 2 bids
• Coordinate input from internal teams including design, technical, commercial, planning and operations
• Develop clear bid strategies and ensure submissions are aligned with client objectives
• Manage bid programmes, deadlines and submission requirements
• Produce high-quality written responses, including methodologies, technical submissions and project approaches
• Facilitate bid meetings, workshops and reviews with key stakeholders
• Ensure all tender documentation is accurate, compliant and submitted on time
• Support continuous improvement of bid processes and best practice across the business

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within the construction industry
• Strong experience managing 2nd stage bids and PCSA/conversion processes
• Experience working through the journey from initial opportunity to successful tender submission
• Excellent understanding of construction procurement and tender processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Experience of winning work and developing successful bid strategies
• Background working on education, science, research or public sector projects
• Experience with public sector frameworks would be advantageous

The Package

• Salary up to £90,000 for an exceptional candidate with significant bid-winning experience
• Hybrid working available, with the expectation that the successful candidate will spend regular time in the office collaborating with teams
• Based from either Oxford or Slough, with travel required across the Thames Valley region