BID Manager

BID Manager

Location: West Midlands

Type: Full-time

£60k – £70k Per Annum

About the Role

An established and growing regional construction contractor is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager to join its work-winning team. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, competitive proposals, ensuring best practice is consistently applied while driving stakeholder engagement and submission excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage allocated submissions, including bids, PQQs, framework applications and tenders from launch through to submission
• Develop and maintain bid programmes, trackers and submission timelines
• Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts, ensuring accountability and timely delivery
• Identify, manage and escalat risks or issues where appropriate
• Support the development and implementation of bid and win strategies
• Ensure responses align with client priorities, evaluation criteria and procurement requirements
• Produce clear, compelling, and customer-focused written responses
• Facilitate internal review processes and implement feedback effectively
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, professionally presented and submitted on time
• Build strong working relationships across preconstruction, operational and support teams

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a bid writing, proposals, or bid management role, ideally within construction, engineering, property or a related sector
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework processes
• Experience managing the full bid lifecycle independently

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and work effectively to tight deadlines
• Strong research, planning and analytical abilities
• Confident collaborating with technical and operational stakeholders
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using Adobe InDesign or similar design software is desirable
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities

Personal Attributes

• Integrity, accountability and professionalism
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Curiosity, openness to change, and a willingness to learn
• Positivity, resilience, and a results-driven mindset
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Private healthcare
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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