Bid Manager, Business

Overview

Job Title: Bid Writer / Tender & Proposal Specialist

Location: Ingatestone, Essex (Hybrid available)

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join a growing organisation within the construction and built environment sector. This role will be responsible for managing the full pre-construction bid process, from pre-qualification through to tender submission, ensuring high-quality, compliant and compelling bid responses.

• Manage pre-qualification, tender and bid activities through to final submission
• Develop clear, well-written proposals that communicate operational, technical and commercial solutions
• Draft, review and edit bid responses to ensure compliance with client requirements and evaluation criteria
• Undertake detailed assessment of bid deliverables and submission requirements
• Prepare bid submission matrices, allocating responsibilities for each section
• Develop and agree bid programmes, including key milestones, review dates and deadlines
• Coordinate document formatting and final production with internal contributors
• Monitor receipt of information from contributors and ensure deadlines are met
• Collate feedback from bid reviews and outcomes to support continuous improvement
• Arrange, attend and chair bid launch meetings, including preparation of agendas and action trackers
• Maintain and update the bid library, case studies and supporting materials
• Develop project case studies and supporting content for future submissions
• Attend site visits and clarification meetings as required

This role works closely with senior management, operations, estimating teams, business support functions, operational staff and external clients or delivery partners.

This role is based in the South East with flexible or hybrid working options available, depending on business needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing new business for a forward-thinking organisation, with exposure to a wide range of projects and stakeholders.