Senior Bid Manager

Harlow

Location
Harlow
Job type
Permanent
Seniority
Senior
Posted

Job description

Senior Bid Manager | UK | Major Infrastructure | Work Winning

I'm working with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Bid Manager to join its Work Winning team.

This is a senior role for someone who can take ownership of complex, high-value bids and bring together technical, operational and commercial teams to develop compelling solutions that ultimately win work.

You'll have real influence over the bid strategy, working closely with senior leadership and client stakeholders while helping shape some of the UK's most important water and infrastructure projects.

The role

Lead major and strategically important bids from opportunity through to submission
Develop and implement effective bid strategies
Take ownership of the overall bid programme, governance and submission
Lead multi-disciplinary teams across technical, operational and commercial functions
Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders
Develop compelling, compliant and commercially focused proposals
Challenge and influence solutions to maximise win potential
Manage multiple complex bids and competing deadlines
Support the wider Work Winning team and contribute to continuous improvement

What they're looking for

Strong Bid Management / Work Winning experience within a Tier 1 contractor
Experience leading complex, high-value construction or infrastructure bids
Strong understanding of construction and civil engineering
Water sector experience would be highly advantageous
Excellent strategic, written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
AMPM accreditation at Foundation, Practitioner or Professional level - or willingness to achieve itYou don't have to match every requirement perfectly. If you're an experienced Bid Manager looking to step into a more senior position, or an established Senior Bid Manager looking for a new challenge, I'd be keen to speak.

Why consider it?

You'll be joining a major UK infrastructure business with an extensive project portfolio spanning water, rail, highways, airports, energy and wider civil engineering.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Bid Manager with a background in construction or infrastructure, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Harry Buckland

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Advert last confirmed live on 7 October 2026 · Partner reference 225696578