Bid Manager, Business

Overview

Bid Writer / Bid Manager

Full-time | Permanent | Kent / South East

Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

An established and growing construction contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Writer / Bid Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of high-quality bids and proposals. Working within a small, high-performing team with an excellent tender success rate, this role combines hands-on bid writing with full ownership of the bid process.

• Produce clear, persuasive, and tailored responses for tenders, EOIs, SQs, and proposals
• Manage bid portals, clarifications, deadlines, and document control
• Coordinate bid programmes, stakeholder input, and internal reviews
• Contribute to bid strategy, win themes, and differentiators
• Create and manage bid layouts, graphics, and supporting visuals
• Maintain content libraries and support continuous improvement through post-bid reviews

Essential

• Proven experience writing and managing bids and tenders
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Confident coordinating stakeholders across technical and commercial teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, and online tender portals

Desirable

• Experience with in construction or the built environment
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and frameworks

• Proactive, collaborative, and well-organised
• Strategic thinker with a quality-first mindset
• Resilient, adaptable, and confident working under pressure

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive, inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and forward-thinking business