Vacancy Summary

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Job Title: Bid Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1342
Location: Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c£75k-£85k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus
Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on new tenders in addition to managing projects through the PCSA stage to full contract award.
Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team.
The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors.
Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team.
Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all techincal disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process.
Previous experience working in pre-construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background.
Desirable Experience:

• 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working.
• Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position.
• Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.
• Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager.