Senior Bid Manager

Role Overview

The Senior Bid Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-value, complex tender submissions across Workplace Futures Group. You will lead a team of Bid Managers, ensuring submissions are cohesive, client-focused, and compliant, and act as the main conduit between the bid team and project/technical teams. You will guide the team through each stage of the bid lifecycle, maintaining quality and adherence to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full tender lifecycle from receipt of Employer’s Requirements to post-tender interviews.
• Translate complex tender requirements into actionable plans, task allocation, and internal deadlines.
• Lead and mentor Bid Managers, providing guidance, feedback, and quality control of submissions.
• Coordinate with project teams and directors to ensure accurate technical and commercial input.
• Support the preparation of mid-tender and post-tender interview materials.
• Identify and mitigate risks across live tender submissions.
• Ensure all tender documents are consistent, accurate, and delivered on time.
• Support the Head of Bids in refining processes, templates, and internal workflows.
• Produce clear, concise, and fully compliant written responses to tender questions, utilising AI to enhance quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Manage the preparation and submission of all pre-tender documentation, including EOIs, PQQs, and capability statements.
• Translate generic content into bespoke, client-specific responses that align with individual client requirements and priorities.
• Ensure all written materials are purposeful, high-quality, and free from generic or non-value-adding content.
• Apply InDesign and creative skills to support the visual presentation and layout of bid and submission materials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex tenders in construction, fit‑out, or built environment sectors.
• Strong ability to interpret tender documents and translate them into actionable plans.
• Experience managing and developing junior or mid-level bid professionals.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience using InDesign, Figma, or digital submission platforms.
• Experience with AI-supported writing tools (e.g., Autogen AI).

#J-18808-Ljbffr…