2,364 Bid Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

• Hybrid/Remote - Midlands with UK travel
• £40,000 - £5,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Uncapped Commission Structure – realistic double OTE
• Car Allowance - £4 per month
• Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities with a fast-growing SaaS business

• Develop and manage a robust pipeline (commercial & public sector) aligned to our client’s strategic sales goals.
• Identify, engage and build long-term relationships with key decision-makers within our client’s target audience.
• Negotiate and close deals by delivering persuasive product demonstrations and commercial proposals.
• Manage the entire bid process , from the pre-qualification questionnaires (RFIs) to the final tender submissions (RFPs).
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring bids are delivered on time and to an exceptional standard.
• Monitor public sector portals (e.g. Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, eTendersNI) for upcoming renewals and new tender opportunities.
• Analyse documents , identifying requirements, and form tailored , compliant and convincing responses, reflecting specific needs of the client.
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders to gather relevant technical and commercial information.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client during the bid process and ensuring effective and clear communication between teams.
• Ensure legal , regulatory , and organisational compliance , and manage risks/escalate issues where necessary.
• Maintain and develop bid libraries, including templates and tools for standard responses, accreditations, case studies and policies to ensure smooth future bid processes.
• Conduct post-bid reviews to identify and implement improvements.
• Stay up to date with procurement regulations and frameworks and monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform bid strategies.

• Proven experience managing public sector bids, preferably within a B2B SaaS environment .
• Experience responding to tenders for fleet management, telematics, field service or similar solutions would be an added advantage.
• A strong understanding of RFI/RFP responses and compliance requirements , with demonstrable experience writing, coordinating and submitting bids via public sector procurement portals.
• Strong knowledge of public sector frameworks with an understanding of procurement processes and evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt to meet multiple deadlines .
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .
• Ability to build strong relationships across multiple diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bid Management tools.
• Excellent organisation and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Self-motivated, commercially aware, and target driven .
• A clean UK driving licence with a willingness to travel nationally with occasional travel to our client’s HQ in Limerick, Ireland (typically once per month).

Job Title: Bid Manager
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000
Location: Belfast
Sector: Offsite Construction

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with experience in tendering for large scale construction projects?
Would you enjoy working for a National contractor who genuinely care about their product & customers?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a National contractor who are delivering new build modular projects across the education, healthcare & commercial sectors. As a Bid Manager, you'll take ownership of the entire bid lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and crafting compelling proposals, to presenting to clients and securing the project.

As a Bid Manager you will:

• Write, structure, and present engaging, detailed tenders that stand out to clients
• Plan all client presentations
• Develop clear win strategies in collaboration with the senior leadership team
• Monitor bid portals for fresh opportunities and ensure timely, high-quality responses
• Drive continuous improvement

We would welcome conversations with Bid Managers who:

• Have a solid background in bid management within the construction industry
• Possess strong communication skills across all levels
• Are able to travel for client meetings when required
• Have a proactive, results focused approach and the confidence to own deadlines
• Can problem solve and adapt to changing client requirements
• Hold a proactive approach to their work attitude

If you are interested in this role please contact ARV Solutions or click 'Apply' to submit your CV for consideration.

Key Skills: Bid Manager, Estimator, Modular, Volumetric, Permanent, PQQ, Norther Ireland, Offsite Construction, MMC

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Job Title: Bid Manager
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000
Location: Belfast
Sector: Offsite Construction

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with experience in tendering for large scale construction projects?
Would you enjoy working for a National contractor who genuinely care about their product & customers?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a National contractor who are delivering new build modular projects across the education, healthcare & commercial sectors. As a Bid Manager, you'll take ownership of the entire bid lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and crafting compelling proposals, to presenting to clients and securing the project.

As a Bid Manager you will:

• Write, structure, and present engaging, detailed tenders that stand out to clients
• Plan all client presentations
• Develop clear win strategies in collaboration with the senior leadership team
• Monitor bid portals for fresh opportunities and ensure timely, high-quality responses
• Drive continuous improvement

We would welcome conversations with Bid Managers who:

• Have a solid background in bid management within the construction industry
• Possess strong communication skills across all levels
• Are able to travel for client meetings when required
• Have a proactive, results focused approach and the confidence to own deadlines
• Can problem solve and adapt to changing client requirements
• Hold a proactive approach to their work attitude

If you are interested in this role please contact ARV Solutions or click 'Apply' to submit your CV for consideration.

Key Skills: Bid Manager, Estimator, Modular, Volumetric, Permanent, PQQ, Norther Ireland, Offsite Construction, MMC

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Bid Manager - National Role
Location: Finsbury Park

Salary: 71,000 per annum

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for winning work?
We're looking for a Bid Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape high-quality bids that make a real impact across our national portfolio.

As a Bid Manager, 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.

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, including strategy, planning, and submission.

• Manage second-stage bids and post-tender negotiations.

• Coordinate 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.

• Proven experience in bid management within the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of pricing, costing, and best practice in tendering.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage teams and drive collaborative success.

• Familiarity with risk analysis and value management.

Are you a Bid Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading construction consultancy? Based in London, this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Bid Manager to join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy, working on complex and high-profile projects while enjoying a collaborative, supportive team culture.

As a Bid Manager , you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's success by leading the end-to-end bid process, from qualification to submission. This London-based role is perfect for a Bid Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality, compliant, and on-brand proposals while contributing to an ambitious and environmentally responsible organisation.

The Bid Manager will be responsible for producing winning first and second stage bids, overseeing PQQs/SQs, and managing other pre-qualification documentation. You will lead bid kick-off meetings, manage bid qualification processes, and coordinate inputs from across the business. Key duties will include:

• Producing high-quality proposal documents and presentations using company templates.

• Developing bespoke bid content tailored to client requirements.

• Ensuring all submissions meet technical compliance and governance standards.

• Managing and mentoring Bid Coordinators and other bid team members.

• Maintaining bid and opportunity trackers, producing reports, and providing bidding statistics to senior stakeholders.

• Supporting the ongoing development of the business's bidding strategy.

To be successful in this role, the Bid Manager will need:

• Extensive experience in a construction professional services environment.

• Proven track record in delivering successful bids and proposals in the construction sector.

• Strong knowledge of SQs, EOIs, and ITTs.

• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Confident interpersonal skills for liaising with colleagues at all levels.

This consultancy offers a salary of 50,000-60,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a competitive benefits package including:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus an additional day for your birthday.

• Private health cover and life assurance.

• Annual company bonus and pension scheme.

• Professional membership fees paid.

• Career development, training opportunities, and chartership support.

Keywords: Bid Manager | London Construction Consultancy | Proposal Writing | InDesign | PQQ | Tender Management

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bid Specialist with a strong background in construction to join a fast growing, successful company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the bid process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and adherence to project requirements. This role requires exceptional technical knowledge of construction processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Bid Preparation: Coordinate and prepare bids, proposals, and tender documents in response to client requirements and project specifications.
• Cost Estimation: Utilise construction expertise to accurately estimate costs, materials, and labour needed for each bid.
• Bid Strategy Development: Develop strategic approaches for each bid, considering project scope, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Vendor and Supplier Coordination: Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and ensure timely submission of bid components.
• Bid Review and Analysis: Conduct thorough reviews of bid documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and profitability targets.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and project managers to understand project goals and develop bid strategies that align with client expectations.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with bids and propose mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of bid submissions, pricing data, and project specifications. Provide detailed reports on bid outcomes and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Construction bidding or project management roles within the construction industry.
• Social Housing experience is key

Pinnacle are partnered with a Construction company, who have long standing relationships within social housing and local authorities, who are looking for a Bid Manager to lead and coordinate tender submissions for construction projects within the field above. You will play a vital role in indentifying new business and managing the bid process from start to finish.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for tenders.
• Work closely with estimating, design, planning, commercial for bid submissions.
• Develop PQQs, ITTs, and final bid submissions.
• Conduct bid reviews and post-bid analysis.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the company's growth strategy by identifying target frameworks.
• Assist in pre-positioning strategies and early client engagement for upcoming projects.

About You:

You will need to have a proven background workingin Bid management or Business Development and have experience working in Construction within Social Housing, local authorities and Public sector projects.

Will need a strong understanding of public procurement processes, frameworks (LHC, Pagabo, etc).

The ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines at any one time.

Experience using tender portals and submission platforms.

A Degree in a Construction related field.

Salary is negotiable and will include a car allowance/ car, bonus and flexibility with home working, etc.

If you are interested in wish to hear more please apply today so we can discuss this in more detail.

Bid Manager (Defence & Security)

Perm, hybrid | SC - UK Eyes Only | £70k - £80k D.O.E

No sponsorship available. You must be eligible for SC - UKEO

The company

Our client is a well established technology SME specialising in RF, Radar and Wireless communication technology within various sectors - Predominantly Defence.

The role

We're searching for an experienced Bid Manager to support our client's sales teams, focusing on Defence & Security.  This is a customer-facing role requiring close collaboration with sales, engineering and client teams to both manage and coordinate the full bid lifecycle process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full lifecycle of bids, from opportunity qualification through to proposal submission, including support to contract negotiation and acceptance.
• Own the bid management process and drive its ongoing development within the business.
• Lead regular bid review meetings, to assign tasks, set timescales, and define deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the CTO Office, Engineering teams, legal counsel, and others to gather input
• Prepare and deliver compelling bid content and documentation aligned with customer requirements, including contribution to proposal content, such as project plans.
• Lead response to supplier onboarding questionnaires
• Management of government frameworks, including regular framework reviews to identify latest opportunities
• Ownership and management of the CRM tool (Hubspot) to include monthly reporting against sales targets.
• Liaise with legal team on bid information to enable legal review of terms and conditions (TsCs).
• Support subcontractor management for collaboration bids.
• Accept orders and ensure successful handover to the project managers, from proposal acceptance to project execution.
• Liaise with Engineering and Project Management teams to identify weekly resource requirements.

The Person

• Experience in government procurement as well as business to business bidding.
• Several years' bidding in a technical services environment predominantly in Defence.
• A degree in electronics, physics or a similar discipline
• Experience of preparing commercial and technical bid or proposal documents
• Experience of client contact
• A high energy level, and a self-starter
• Be comfortable with challenge and uncertainty

Our client, a respected leader in innovative faade and building envelope systems, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bid Manager to join their commercial team. This is a crucial role responsible for managing the tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission, ensuring high-quality, competitive bids are produced in line with company standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed take-offs from architectural drawings and specifications

• Liaise with approved suppliers and manufacturers to obtain competitive quotations

• Upload and maintain all tender information within the CRM system (Deltek)

• Administer and use estimating software (such as Logikal) to prepare bid documentation

• Provide exceptional customer service to both new and existing clients, ensuring deadlines and expectations are consistently met

• Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events as required

• Follow internal workflows and processes as outlined by your Line Manager and department standards

• Keep all systems and records updated with accurate information and activity

• Use MS Office and other relevant tools to compile and deliver estimation documents

• Maintain a strong knowledge of product specifications, pricing structures, and technical information

• Communicate effectively with both office and factory teams to align scheduling and project requirements

• Meet all personal and departmental KPIs

• Represent our client with professionalism, upholding the highest standards of presentation and service

• Undertake any additional duties as reasonably requested by management

Experience & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating within the faade sector

• Proven experience managing tenders between 3m-10m, including decision-making responsibilities

• Solid understanding of contract compliance within tender documentation

• Strong product knowledge of curtain walling, aluminium windows, rainscreens, cladding, SFS, and associated technical details

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and estimating software such as Logikal or Schucal

• Ability to perform detailed take-offs and cost assessments from construction drawings

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

• IT literate, including Outlook and Excel

• Clean driving licence and access to a car

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-regarded and growing organisation that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration. You'll be part of a supportive team where your technical skills and commercial insight will directly impact project success and business growth.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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