Bid Manager

Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager
Location: London, United Kingdom
Sector: Infrastructure / Construction / Engineering
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction organisation delivering complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors.

Working within a dynamic and fast-paced business division, you will lead and manage strategic bids and tender submissions, supporting business growth objectives across major frameworks, public sector opportunities, and private sector projects.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring exceptional stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to produce compelling, high-quality submissions.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end bid management process from PQQ/EOI through to final submission and client presentation
Develop winning bid strategies aligned to client requirements and business objectives
Coordinate contributions from operational, commercial, legal, estimating, and technical teams
Manage bid programmes, governance, and approval processes
Facilitate bid kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and lessons learned workshops
Ensure submissions are compliant, professionally presented, and delivered within deadlines
Support and mentor junior bid professionals where appropriate
Drive continuous improvement across bid processes, systems, and content libraries
Build strong internal relationships with senior stakeholders and operational leaders

About You

Essential Experience
Proven experience in a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager role within construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, rail, highways, or related sectors
Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement processes
Experience managing complex bids with values ranging from medium to major projects/frameworks
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Strong written communication and presentation capability
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Commercially aware with strong attention to detail

Desirable
APMP qualification or equivalent
Experience within Tier 1 contracting or major infrastructure organisations
Knowledge of NEC contracts and framework procurement
Leadership or mentoring experience
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Career progression opportunities within a leading infrastructure business
Exposure to major UK projects and frameworks
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Professional development and training support

Apply, If you are an experienced Bid professional looking to progress your career within a forward-thinking infrastructure organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants from both Bid Manager and Senior Bid Manager backgrounds are encouraged to apply