Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the entire bid process from pre-qualification through to submission.
• Work with estimating, design, planning, and commercial teams to compile bid documentation.
• Develop bid strategies and win themes tailored to each opportunity.
• Manage timelines, responsibilities, and content to meet submission deadlines.
• Ensure bids are professionally written, well presented, and aligned with client requirements.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and support continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Experience managing bids for a main contractor, ideally in the residential or student accommodation sectors.
• Proven track record delivering successful tenders on high-value construction projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with bid writing, editing, and compliance in construction procurement.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary £70,000 – £80,000, depending on experience.
• Full benefits package including pension and bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement with Manchester office base.
• Opportunity to shape the bidding function within a growing, stable business.

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

This is a confirmed vacancy with an immediate start.