POSITION : Bid Writer / Bid Manager
LOCATION : Commutable from Birmingham , Leicester , Tamworth , Lichfield, Cannock , Coventry
SALARY AND BENEFITS : Up to £55k + Car Allow £6,827 + Pension and Health Cover
4 days in the office and 1 day wfh
THE ROLE
Our client is an established and well respected main contractor in the civils sector. They are looking for an experienced Bid Writer/ Bid Manager who is able to manage the full bid process on some complex and high value projects
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Lead the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality submissions.
Collaborate closely with Business Development teams to identify, track, and forecast upcoming tender opportunities.
Support informed bid/no-bid decisions and develop clear win themes using market and client intelligence.
Coordinate input from technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders to produce compelling tender submissions.
Ensure technical solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with industry best practice and lessons learned.
Work alongside commercial teams to review contractual terms, identify risks, and support negotiations where appropriate.
Support early project risk and opportunity identification to help ensure successful and profitable project delivery.
Write, review, and enhance executive summaries, proposal documents, bases of offer, and tender responses to an exceptional standard.
Present bid strategies and proposals confidently to internal stakeholders and clients.
Maintain and continually improve a centralised bid content library for use across PQQs, RFIs, RFQs, and ITTs.
Monitor bid activity and contribute towards achieving annual sales and growth targets.
Represent the business at client meetings and industry events, helping to strengthen relationships and identify future opportunities.
Manage and control bid budgets effectively. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Previous experience in a Bid / Tender Management role in the Engineering/Construction sector
Proven track record leading high-value, multi-disciplinary tenders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.
Confident working collaboratively across technical, commercial, and operational teams.
Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability.
Ability to build credibility and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven approach.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
To find out more about the Bid Writer / Bid Manager role please contact Steve Ball on the number provided.
Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd are a recruitment business specialising in the delivery of recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 28 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.
BID MANAGER
BID WRITER
TENDERS
Salary description
£55000.00 - £55000.00 per year
