Bid Manager

Overview

Lead and write high-value construction/social-housing bids, managing a team to win contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• bid leadership
• bid strategy
• bid writing
• feedback analysis
• stakeholder collaboration
• process improvement

Tasks

You’ll also lead a small but talented bid team, ensuring consistency, compliance, and winning outcomes. We’re looking for a strategic and creative professional to write, manage, and lead high-value bids and tenders that help us win major contracts in the social housing and refurbishment sector. -Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bid team -Design and implement bid strategies for construction and social housing projects -Write and manage winning bids and tenders from start to finish -Analyse win/loss feedback to improve bid success continually -Collaborate closely with Business Development, Operations, and other stakeholders -Drive process improvements and ensure compliance and consistency

Requirements

• bid management
• construction
• social housing
• procurement
• degree
• driving licence

What You Bring

Location: Bracknell (3 days in the office, 2 remote) – candidates in Hemel Hempstead or Swanley considered Are you an experienced Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer with a strong track record in construction or social housing? -Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours for deadlines -Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team -Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines -Proven experience writing and managing successful bids in the construction or social housing sector (essential) -Trained Mental Health First Aiders support -Proactive, solution-focused approach and attention to detail -Relevant professional qualifications -Excellent understanding of UK procurement regulations and processes -Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle -Degree-level education or equivalent -Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills

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Benefits

If you are driven, reliable, and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver. Salary range: Competitive Package -Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more… -Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal -A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year -Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme -23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service) -A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience

About Pilon Ltd

-The firm blends traditional trades—kitchens, bathrooms, electrical—with compliance, major voids and communal upgrades. -It expanded into fit‑out work for new build homes, covering everything from carpentry to heating systems. -Its green solutions arm installs PV solar, insulation and smart‑meter links to enhance low‑carbon performance. -Typical projects include full bathroom/kitchen refurbishments, heating rewires, communal area upgrades and energy retrofits. -It’s backed by a £3.5m funding deal and has won constructing‑excellence recognition for its people‑development efforts. -Its work spans planned, responsive and cyclical maintenance—plus regeneration schemes on large housing estates. -Operating from regional hubs, it maintains a tech‑driven approach with online platforms and accredited training.

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