Senior Bid Manager

Overview

Lead multi‑sector construction bids up to £40m for a Tier 1 contractor in the Midlands

Key Responsibilities

• bid management
• tender development
• risk identification
• deadline management
• client communication
• reporting

Tasks

As a Senior Bid Manager in the Midlands, you will lead the end-to-end development of strategic tenders across multiple sectors, reporting at a senior level within the bidding function. Working closely with the Submissions Manager, Preconstruction team and Bid Writers, you'll manage the complete bid lifecycle from PQQ qualification through to post-bid review, ensuring submissions are innovative, fully compliant and commercially competitive. -Manage bid resources across departments, identifying and coordinating expertise required for live tenders and proposals -Lead and manage the full bidding process, developing high-quality, innovative and winning tender submissions across multi-sector projects -Maintain knowledge of industry news, competitor activity and client strategies -Support the Bid Writer and submissions team in developing tender response strategies and pre-qualification questionnaire answers -Manage tender deadlines and deliverables -Attend and hold PQQ and bid strategy meetings -Identify and manage main commercial and contractual risks within bids -Ensure all stages of the bid process are followed, documented and reported on -Guide multidisciplinary teams through tender development, ensuring compliance with client requirements and commercial competitiveness -Develop and communicate the company's bid proposition, ensuring consistent messaging and differentiation across tenders -Communicate effectively with clients and prospects, building relationships and understanding bid requirements to shape winning proposals

Requirements

• stakeholder management
• commercial awareness
• bid management
• construction bidding
• team leadership
• communication

What You Bring

Are you an experienced Senior Bid Manager or Tender Manager in the Midlands looking for a strategic leadership opportunity in construction? -Strong stakeholder management and team coordination skills -Commercial awareness of competitor activity and industry trends -Understanding of commercial principles, contract risk and pre-qualification questionnaire compliance -Substantial background in construction bidding across multiple sectors, ideally with knowledge of healthcare, education, residential, commercial or infrastructure projects -Creative and innovative thinking skills -Excellent attention to detail -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex project information into compelling tender narratives -Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Tender Manager or Head of Bid with demonstrable success in winning major construction tenders -Ability to manage teams whilst managing multiple concurrent bids

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Benefits

Join a leading UK construction and regeneration group at the forefront of tender excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead high-profile, multi-sector tenders and play a critical role in the company's growth and strategic direction. Working across healthcare, education, residential apartments, student accommodation, hotels, leisure, industrial and commercial projects, this role offers real autonomy and clear progression into senior bid leadership positions. As the business continues to grow, you will have an opportunity to develop the role and progress in your career. This is an opportunity to implement your knowledge and experience, improving what they do and develop a supporting team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor with an impressive pipeline of major projects and genuine scope for career progression. As a Senior Bid Manager, you'll influence strategic growth, develop the company's bid capability and progress into senior bid leadership roles. -Professional development and industry training support -Career progression pathway to Head of Bid and senior commercial roles -Opportunity to develop and lead the bid function -Company car or allowance -Competitive salary (dependent on experience) -Comprehensive benefits package and various perks

About Atkins Search

-Founded in 2016, Atkins Search specializes in recruiting professionals for the construction, property, and engineering sectors. -Delivers permanent, temporary, and retained recruitment solutions across regions such as the East Midlands, West Midlands, and Yorkshire. -Focus areas include technical, operational, sales & marketing, and quantity surveying roles. -Known for exclusive access to job opportunities and a collaborative hiring approach. -Offers tailored recruitment services to meet client goals and objectives effectively. -Strong commitment to assisting candidates with personalized guidance and career support.

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