Job Description:

Position               Senior Bid Manager - Strategic Role on Major Tier 1 Projects, £100m+

Location               Manchester

Salary                    £80,000 - £90,000 (OTE £100k+)

Contract               Permanent, Full Time

Join a leading main contractor delivering some of the North West’s most significant schemes.

Take full ownership of complex bids and influence the pipeline of £100m+ projects, taking a lead role in securing some of the region’s most high-profile upcoming projects.

Role Overview

You’ll be joining a business with a secured pipeline of major projects and a strong track record of winning high-value framework work across the region.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process on large-scale tenders, working closely with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to secure strategically important projects.

The role supports schemes across the North West, with the majority of projects Manchester-based, helping to limit regional travel.

This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a key position in shaping the company’s future workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead £100m+ tenders from initial engagement through to submission and client interview
• Develop clear win strategies, themes, and bid plans
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams (estimating, planning, commercial, design, ESG)
• Drive two-stage tendering and framework bids
• Produce high-quality, compliant submissions aligned to client criteria
• Manage bid programmes, reviews, and internal governance
• Support presentations, interviews, and post-tender negotiations

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Bid Manager / Bid Manager within a Tier 1 or main contractor
• Strong track record delivering bids on large-scale construction projects (£50m–£100m+)
• Solid understanding of frameworks, two-stage procurement, and public sector tenders
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong communication and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

• £80,000 – £90,000 base salary
• Car allowance + bonus + full benefits package
• Exposure to major, high-profile North West projects
• Clear progression within a structured Tier 1 environment

Interviews are moving quickly for this position. If this is of interest, please apply now.