Bid Manager

Bid Manager – Tier 1 Main Contractor\n\n📍 Bristol or Cardiff | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 Excellent Salary + Benefits\n\nOverview\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a leading, award-winning Tier 1 main contractor. Operating across the South West and South Wales, this well-established construction business delivers high-profile projects across multiple sectors and is renowned for quality, innovation, and sustainability.\n\nThis role is ideal for a seasoned Construction Bid Manager seeking to take the next step within a forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career progression, a collaborative culture, and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from pre-qualification through to tender submission\n\n * Develop compelling, high-quality bid submissions that align with client requirements and company strategy\n\n * Coordinate cross-functional teams including pre-construction, design, commercial, and operational staff\n\n * Analyse tender documents, identify key win themes, and implement winning strategies\n\n * Manage bid programmes, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality\n\n * Review and refine written content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact\n\n * Conduct post-tender reviews and continuous improvement of bid processes\n\n * Build strong internal and external relationships to support successful bid outcomes\n\nRequirements\n\n * Proven experience as a Bid Manager within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 or large main contractor\n\n * Strong understanding of the UK construction market and procurement processes\n\n * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail\n\n * Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment\n\n * Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills\n\n * Experience working on large-scale, complex construction projects is highly desirable\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Competitive salary package with performance-related benefits\n\n * Car allowance / company car\n\n * Generous pension scheme\n\n * Private healthcare\n\n * Flexible and hybrid working options\n\n * Clear career progression within a market-leading contractor\n\n * Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value projects\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nJoin a business consistently recognised for excellence within the construction sector. With a strong reputation for delivering landmark projects and investing in its people, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will make a real impact.\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you are a driven Bid Manager looking to progress your career with a leading contractor in the South West or South Wales, we’d love to hear from you.