Bid Manager

Overview



Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Bid Manager to join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor.



This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business with a strong national presence and an impressive portfolio of major construction frameworks and strategic client relationships across the UK. The role offers a predominantly home-based working arrangement, providing flexibility while still allowing involvement in some of the UK's most significant construction opportunities.



With a substantial pipeline of secured and targeted work, a collaborative culture, and genuine opportunities for progression, you will play a key role in securing high-value projects across multiple sectors while working alongside some of the industry's leading pre-construction professionals.



Client



Our client is a highly regarded national construction business with an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK. They continue to secure positions on prestigious public and private sector frameworks, providing a diverse pipeline of opportunities across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, defence, residential and public sector infrastructure.



With a focus on quality, innovation and long-term client relationships, they have established themselves as one of the UK's most respected contractors. Their people-first approach, commitment to career development and collaborative culture make this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Bid Manager looking to progress their career within a successful and growing pre-construction team.

Leading Tier 1 construction contractor
National project portfolio across multiple sectors
Strong presence on major public and private sector frameworks
Excellent reputation for quality and delivery
Long-standing relationships with key clients and framework providers
Commitment to innovation and sustainability
Genuine career progression opportunities
Flexible, predominantly home-based working arrangement
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Strong pipeline of secured and targeted opportunities
Role



As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the bid process from initial opportunity qualification through to final submission, ensuring compelling, high-quality bids are delivered in line with client requirements and company standards.



Working closely with operational teams, estimators, planners, design specialists and senior stakeholders, you will coordinate and manage the entire bid lifecycle, driving winning strategies and ensuring submissions effectively communicate the client's value proposition.



This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing major projects across the UK while enjoying the flexibility of remote working, with occasional travel to regional offices, project sites and client meetings as required.



Responsibilities

Managing the end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification through to submission
Developing win strategies and coordinating bid plans across multidisciplinary teams
Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to gather bid information
Managing tender programmes and ensuring key deadlines are achieved
Facilitating bid kick-off meetings, progress reviews and submission sign-off meetings
Writing, reviewing and editing high-quality PQQ, SQ, ITT and framework submissions
Coordinating subject matter experts to produce technically accurate and compelling responses
Ensuring submissions align with client requirements, evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies
Managing bid governance processes and internal approvals
Producing and maintaining bid content libraries and knowledge databases
Identifying lessons learned and implementing continuous improvement across bid activities
Managing client clarification requests throughout the tender period
Supporting framework applications, re-bids and strategic business development initiatives
Contributing to interviews, presentations and post-tender negotiations where required
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and framework providers
Person



The successful candidate will have previous Bid Management experience within the UK construction industry, alongside strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.



Experience within the UK built environment sector and major construction frameworks is essential.

Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Coordinator or Bid Writer within a construction, engineering or built environment business
Previous experience working for a main contractor, consultancy or design & build organisation
Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement and framework bidding processes
Demonstrable experience managing submissions across major frameworks such as Crown Commercial Services, Pagabo, SCAPE, Procure Partnerships Framework, NHS SBS, Fusion21 or similar
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary bid teams
Excellent proposal writing, editing and proofreading skills
Strong understanding of pre-construction and tendering processes
Ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines simultaneously
Commercial awareness and understanding of construction delivery models
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Proactive, driven and collaborative approach
Proficient with Microsoft Office and bid management platforms
Willingness to travel occasionally to offices, project sites and client meetings across the UK
Location

Home-based role with flexible working arrangements
Candidates can be based anywhere within the UK
Occasional travel required to regional offices, project sites and client meetings
Remuneration



As Bid Manager, you will be joining a market-leading contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong future workload. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing some of the UK's most significant construction projects while developing your career within a supportive and progressive environment.

Competitive salary
Company car or car allowance
Annual bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Generous pension contribution
Excellent holiday allowance
Flexible and remote working arrangement
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear opportunities for career progression
Supportive, team-oriented culture
Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant construction projects and frameworks


Atkins Search acts as an employment agency for the Built Environment including but not limited to Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure sectors. By submitting your CV, you consent to Atkins Search processing your personal data in line with our Privacy Policy. At Atkins Search, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone throughout the recruitment process. Please note that any salary or benefits listed are indicative only and subject to suitability of skills and experience.