Bid Manager – 12 Month FTC
Job Description
Job Title: Bid Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term
Salary Range: £75,000 – £85,000
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Bid Manager to lead high-value construction bids across a diverse range of sectors including Homes, Education, Leisure, Commercial, Blue Light, and Health. This role offers the chance to work on projects ranging from £10m to £100m, often through established frameworks that increase the likelihood of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
– Lead and motivate multidisciplinary bid teams, including internal professionals and external consultants and supply chain partners.
– Facilitate inception workshops to deeply understand client objectives and ensure tailored, high-impact bid strategies.
– Manage client relationships through regular engagement and formal health checks, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
– Develop and implement strategies aligned with sustainability goals.
– Monitor bid progress, manage risks and opportunities, and take proactive corrective actions as needed.
– Promote continuous professional development and best practice within the team.
– Ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations through a unified team approach.
Essential Skills & Experience:
– Proven leadership in managing complex construction bids.
– Strong time management and communication skills.
– Technical understanding of large-scale construction projects.
– Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional client and stakeholder service.
Desirable Qualifications:
– Degree in a construction-related discipline.
– Membership of CIOB or equivalent.
– Experience across multiple construction sectors.
Should this position be of interest, please contact Ben Hannon on (+44) 208 126 5231 or email your CV to ben_hannon@bidsolutions.com