Jobs in Platts Common

Due to continued expansion and expanding their civil engineering capabilities into new sectors, our client, a Tier 1 contractor is seeking to employ a Bid Manager to work within their work winning team in their South Yorkshire office.

Our diverse project portfolio includes:

Highways and road infrastructure
Underbridges, overbridges, and footbridges
Tunnels and station enhancements
Flood alleviation and resilience schemes
Earthworks and embankment stabilisation
Lineside civils, cabling, troughing, and telecoms
We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, safety, and quality are at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

As a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager, you'll be instrumental in leading and coordinating bid activities across the South region. You'll work closely with estimating, commercial, and operational teams to develop compelling, high-quality submissions that reflect our capabilities and align with client expectations.

This role offers the opportunity to manage your own bids while supporting larger, strategic tenders alongside senior colleagues. You'll report to the Regional Senior Pre-Contracts Manager and contribute directly to our work-winning strategy and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission
Collaborate with Regional Directors and Pre-Contracts teams to identify and pursue new opportunities
Coordinate and compile prequalification documents and tender responses
Facilitate input from technical authors, estimators, planners, and delivery teams
Write and edit technical and narrative content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact
Chair tender progress meetings and ensure deadlines are met
Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement in our bid approach
Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned
Support the development and implementation of work-winning processes and tools
About You

We're looking for someone who brings a blend of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. You'll ideally have:

Proven experience in a bid management role within the rail or civil engineering sector
A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across teams
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills
A good understanding of civil engineering principles and project delivery
A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree)
A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure