Bid Manager

Reed Property & Construction are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected regional contractor to recruit an experienced Bid Manager for their growing pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable business with a strong pipeline of secured work and an enviable reputation across the South of England

The client enjoys a significant volume of repeat business from long-standing clients, providing excellent bid success rates and long-term job security. Projects are typically valued between £3m and £10m across a range of sectors within general construction.

The Role

As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with estimators, operational teams and supply chain partners to develop winning bid strategies.

This position would suit an established Bid Manager or someone from a Project Manager, Contracts Manager background looking to transition into a work-winning role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead bids from enquiry to submission
Develop high-quality tender submissions and bid strategies
Produce tender programmes, logistics plans and qualitative responses
Coordinate input from operational, commercial and supply chain teams
Review project information and identify innovative delivery solutions
Attend tender interviews and presentations where required
Manage smooth handovers to project delivery teams following awardWhat We're Looking For

Previous Bid Management experience within construction, or operational experience as a Project Manager, or Contracts Manager.
Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and project delivery
Experience working on competitive tenders, frameworks or negotiated projects
Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
Construction-related degree or professional qualification desirableWhat's on Offer?

Hybrid working
Car allowance
Company bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension contribution
Life assurance
Clear career progression opportunities
Long-term stability with a contractor benefiting from extensive framework agreements and repeat business

Benefits

Car allowance, benefits