Bid Manager

Talk Recruitment · Leeds, Yorkshire

Bid Manager at Talk Recruitment, based in Leeds, Yorkshire. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Leeds, Yorkshire · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
7 Sep 2026
Sector
Business Development

Reference https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/bid-manager-1104.aspx

About the role

Framework Manager / Bid Manager – Construction / Building - Leeds + Hybrid / Remote

Opportunity for a Framework Manager to join a leading tier 1 building main contractor.

 Open to consider candidates already working in a Framework Manager role or other similar roles such as Bid Manager / Coordinator / Business Development with a view of transferring experience into this role.

Also open to consider candidates at either Framework Manager or Assistant Framework Manager Level. 

 

Previous public sector (education / health etc) projects would be ideal but not essential.

Based out of the company Leeds office with some remote work also (Typically 2 days)

 

Role:

As Framework Manager your role will include:

You will play a key role at the front end of the business by building strong customer relationships, securing exciting project opportunities, and supporting strategic plans for growth through existing and new frameworks.

 

Responsibilities:

 -Work collaboratively to agree and deliver framework turnover targets

-Create and secure work-winning opportunities with customers.

-Develop customer solutions through inception and viability stages.

-Use market awareness and sector insight to identify opportunities.

-Develop robust customer relationships to generate long-term repeat business

-Develop and maintain strong relationships with framework providers

-Ensure framework compliance and accurate reporting is maintained at all time

-Work collaboratively with business functions including Business Development, Preconstruction and Operations to ensure new opportunities align with business need and capability.

 

 

 

Requirements: 

To be considered for this Framework Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

- Knowledge of Building Sector.
- Previous employment as a Framework Manager, Bid Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Bid Coordinator, Proposals Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager or similar.

-Strong presentation and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deliver accurate and timely reporting.

-Disciplined approach to updating management information.

-Proven track record of creating and developing positive customer relationships.

-Basic understanding of the construction market and customer landscape.

-Understanding of market sector trends and insights.

-Previous construction main contractor employment would be ideal but not essential (also open to consider candidates working for consultancies or sub contractors).

 

Remuneration:

The successful Framework Manager will receive:

*Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
*Car Allowance
*Pension   
*Bonus  

 

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.

If you have not had a reply on your application within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.  

Reference: https://www.talk-recruitment.co.uk/job/bid-manager-1104.aspx · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via Talk Recruitment

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