3,029 Bid Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you a Bid Manager with experience working on rail and drainage projects?
 
Do you have experience in managing incoming bids and meeting bid deadlines?
 
Location: West Drayton, Maidstone, Swindon, Cardiff or Fleet office + 3 days working from home
Salary: £60,000 to £0,000 per annum DOE + car allowance circa 800 + 10% bonus scheme
 
My client is looking to add a Bid Manager to their team to work on a portfolio of rail drainage and civils projects nationwide. You will be responsible for managing incoming bids, meeting bid deadlines and identifying new bid opportunities, with no pricing involved. You will be working with the Estimator and reporting into the Rail Director.
 
Benefits:
·Car allowance circa £48
·Hybrid working policy - 3 days at home per week
·Up to 10% annual bonus scheme
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Employer pension contribution
·Company phone, laptop and tablet
·Company discounts scheme
 
Requirements:
·Ideally 10 years of experience as a Bid Manager in civil engineering/construction
·Ideally at least 5 years of experience working as a Bid Manager on rail and drainage projects
 
My client is a is committed to developing a diverse, equal and truly inclusive workplace and community, and provide their staff with personalised development plans with excellent promotion prospects.
 
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Brooke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
 
 
 
 
 

Are you a Bid Manager with experience working on rail and drainage projects?
 
Do you have experience in managing incoming bids and meeting bid deadlines?
 
Location: West Drayton, Maidstone, Swindon, Cardiff or Fleet office + 3 days working from home
Salary: £60,000 to £0,000 per annum DOE + car allowance circa 800 + 10% bonus scheme
 
My client is looking to add a Bid Manager to their team to work on a portfolio of rail drainage and civils projects nationwide. You will be responsible for managing incoming bids, meeting bid deadlines and identifying new bid opportunities, with no pricing involved. You will be working with the Estimator and reporting into the Rail Director.
 
Benefits:
·Car allowance circa £48
·Hybrid working policy - 3 days at home per week
·Up to 10% annual bonus scheme
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Employer pension contribution
·Company phone, laptop and tablet
·Company discounts scheme
 
Requirements:
·Ideally 10 years of experience as a Bid Manager in civil engineering/construction
·Ideally at least 5 years of experience working as a Bid Manager on rail and drainage projects
 
My client is a is committed to developing a diverse, equal and truly inclusive workplace and community, and provide their staff with personalised development plans with excellent promotion prospects.
 
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Brooke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
 
 
 
 
 

Are you a Bid Manager with experience working on rail and drainage projects?
 
Do you have experience in managing incoming bids and meeting bid deadlines?
 
Location: West Drayton, Maidstone, Swindon, Cardiff, Fleet or Worcester office + 3 days working from home
Salary: £60,000 to £0,000 per annum DOE + car allowance circa 800 + 10% bonus scheme
 
My client is looking to add a Bid Manager to their team to work on a portfolio of rail drainage and civils projects nationwide. You will be responsible for managing incoming bids, meeting bid deadlines and identifying new bid opportunities, with no pricing involved. You will be working with the Estimator and reporting into the Rail Director.
 
Benefits:
·Car allowance circa £48
·Hybrid working policy - 3 days at home per week
·Up to 10% annual bonus scheme
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Employer pension contribution
·Company phone, laptop and tablet
·Company discounts scheme
 
Requirements:
·Ideally 10 years of experience as a Bid Manager in civil engineering/construction
·Ideally at least 5 years of experience working as a Bid Manager on rail and drainage projects
 
My client is a is committed to developing a diverse, equal and truly inclusive workplace and community, and provide their staff with personalised development plans with excellent promotion prospects.
 
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Brooke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
 
 
 
 
 

Are you a Bid Manager with experience working on rail and drainage projects?
 
Do you have experience in managing incoming bids and meeting bid deadlines?
 
Location: West Drayton, Maidstone, Swindon, Cardiff or Fleet office + 3 days working from home
Salary: £60,000 to £0,000 per annum DOE + car allowance circa 800 + 10% bonus scheme
 
My client is looking to add a Bid Manager to their team to work on a portfolio of rail drainage and civils projects nationwide. You will be responsible for managing incoming bids, meeting bid deadlines and identifying new bid opportunities, with no pricing involved. You will be working with the Estimator and reporting into the Rail Director.
 
Benefits:
·Car allowance circa £48
·Hybrid working policy - 3 days at home per week
·Up to 10% annual bonus scheme
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Employer pension contribution
·Company phone, laptop and tablet
·Company discounts scheme
 
Requirements:
·Ideally 10 years of experience as a Bid Manager in civil engineering/construction
·Ideally at least 5 years of experience working as a Bid Manager on rail and drainage projects
 
My client is a is committed to developing a diverse, equal and truly inclusive workplace and community, and provide their staff with personalised development plans with excellent promotion prospects.
 
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Brooke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
 
 
 
 
 

Are you a Bid Manager with experience working on rail and drainage projects?
 
Do you have experience in managing incoming bids and meeting bid deadlines?
 
Location: West Drayton, Maidstone, Swindon, Cardiff or Fleet office + 3 days working from home
Salary: £60,000 to £0,000 per annum DOE + car allowance circa 800 + 10% bonus scheme
 
My client is looking to add a Bid Manager to their team to work on a portfolio of rail drainage and civils projects nationwide. You will be responsible for managing incoming bids, meeting bid deadlines and identifying new bid opportunities, with no pricing involved. You will be working with the Estimator and reporting into the Rail Director.
 
Benefits:
·Car allowance circa £48
·Hybrid working policy - 3 days at home per week
·Up to 10% annual bonus scheme
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Employer pension contribution
·Company phone, laptop and tablet
·Company discounts scheme
 
Requirements:
·Ideally 10 years of experience as a Bid Manager in civil engineering/construction
·Ideally at least 5 years of experience working as a Bid Manager on rail and drainage projects
 
My client is a is committed to developing a diverse, equal and truly inclusive workplace and community, and provide their staff with personalised development plans with excellent promotion prospects.
 
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Brooke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
 
 
 
 
 

Job Title: Bid Specialist - Construction (Social Housing Focus)

About Us:
Join a fast-growing, successful construction company where your expertise drives winning bids and shapes impactful projects.

The Role:
We're looking for a detail-oriented Bid Specialist with a strong construction background to manage the end-to-end bid process. You'll ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance while collaborating with clients, vendors, and project teams. Social housing experience is essential.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and coordinate bids, proposals, and tender documents.

• Accurately estimate costs, materials, and labour.

• Develop bid strategies aligned with project goals and budgets.

• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for competitive pricing.

• Review bids for compliance, profitability, and risk mitigation.

• Engage with clients, architects, engineers, and project managers to meet expectations.

• Maintain thorough documentation and report on bid outcomes.

You Bring:

• Proven experience in construction bidding or project management.

• Solid knowledge of construction processes.

• Social housing project experience.

• Strong attention to detail, collaboration, and analytical skills.

Why Join Us:
Be part of a dynamic team shaping impactful construction projects while advancing your career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

Join a well-established contractor with over 80 years of experience, working as a trusted partner to some of the UK’s largest housing associations and councils. They specialise in long-term planned works, major refurbishment, and retrofit programmes across the South East of England.

You’ll take ownership of the full bid lifecycle. From initial tender through to adjudication and second-stage negotiations. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, develop winning strategies, and ensure every submission is compelling, compliant, and competitive.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, including strategy, planning, and submission.
li>Manage second-stage bids and post-tender negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Organise site visits, risk assessments, and design team meetings.
• Ensure all bid documentation is accurate, timely, and aligned with client expectations.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting through RIMS.

What We’re Looking For

< i>Experience in bid management within the construction or social housing industry.
• Strong knowledge of pricing, costing, and best practice tendering.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to drive collaborative success.
• Familiarity with risk analysis and value management.

What You’ll Get

< i>£65,000 per annum li>21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Increased holiday with time of service
• Travel expenses paid
• Company pension, medical insurance, and life insurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Certification revalidation to keep your skills current
• Regular company social events
• Access to an employee high street discounts portal
• A clear career pathway with realistic progression targets

Our client are a leading Tier One construction contractor with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across commercial, public sector industrial and high rise resi sectors. They have an exciting opportunity for aBid Manager to join their team!

In return they are offering:

• Competitive salary
• Company Car/ Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising by 1 day per year after 3 years service up to 30 days)
• Pension Scheme matched up to 6%
• Healthcare with option to upgrade to family cover
• Health shield plan
• Option to work from home

Ideal candidate:

• Strong background working for a tier one contractor is desirable
• 2 stage tender experience is beneficial
• Confident individual who is comfortable presenting to prospective client
• Indesign experience is desirable
• APMP / equivalent bid management certification advantageous
• Degree qualification is preferred

Duties include:

• Lead and manage the bid process from opportunity through to submission and post-tender clarifications.
• Develop and implement a bid strategy aligned with client requirements and business objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (estimators, planners, design managers, commercial, operations)
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, innovative, and tailored to client drivers.
• Manage bid programmes, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Prepare and present bid progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Write, edit, and review bid content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency of messaging.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions to continuously improve the bid process.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, consultants, and clients.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer who are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role.

Role: Bid Manager

Location: Oxford - hybrid 2 days a week in office initally

Salary: £50k-£80k, plus Car or Car allowance, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and a number of other benefits

Superb opportunity for a Bid Manager with experience ideally from an SME business where the Bids will vary in size and complexities. This role will be a mix between Office and Home.

The Role :

• My client is looking for an experienced Bid Manager to lead their end-to-end bid process, securing multiple wins of all sizes small and large.
li>Working closely with and leading & training a team that you will be there to drive and motivate.
• My client is a growing business and are going from strength to strength working on projects across the Buckinghamshire , Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire region.
• Reporting into the Director and responsible across all services
• Staying close to the business delivery team and tenders and Liaise with the commercial team
• Accountable for strategic direction on bids and marketing of the business

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a background from Service-Related Industries
• Experience leading and writing successful bid submissions of variable values
• Proven experience with public sector SQs, and Framework documents.
• Familiarity with e-procurement systems and bid submission processes.
• Ability to interpret and collaborate on financial bid proposals with finance teams.