Bid Manager

Job ref: 265778Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, EnglandContract: PermanentSalary: 55,000 - 65,000 per yearSector: ["Building", "Construction and Infrastructure"]Posted: 2026-11-11Consultant: Jordan Pulleyne ApplyBid ManagerLocation: Mansfield or BurntwoodWe are seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to lead an established Proposals Team within a leading infrastructure, engineering and construction business.

This is a key leadership position, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end bid and tender process, developing compelling and competitive submissions, and ensuring the business is well positioned to secure major projects and contracts.

You will lead and develop the Proposals Team, working closely with senior management, technical specialists, designers and estimators to produce high-quality pre-qualification and tender submissions that clearly demonstrate the organisation’s expertise, capabilities and experience.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coordinate and manage the Proposals Team, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality tender and pre-qualification submissions. Provide technical and non-technical input into PQQs and tender submissions, demonstrating the organisation’s expertise, capabilities and track record.

Develop persuasive, comprehensive and competitive proposal content tailored to individual client requirements. Review, proofread and edit contributions from the wider business, ensuring accuracy, consistency and a high standard of presentation.

Identify key win themes and ensure these are effectively communicated throughout each submission. Manage the end-to-end tender process, ensuring all submissions are compliant, complete and delivered within strict deadlines.

Identify submission requirements and coordinate contributions from internal teams and external stakeholders. Provide guidance and support to the Proposals Team on written responses covering previous project experience, technical solutions, project organisation, health and safety, quality and environmental matters.

Maintain effective management of tender and pre-qualification documentation, records, systems and information libraries. Review and analyse client feedback, identifying opportunities to improve future submissions and overall bid performance.

Drive continuous improvement across bid processes, procedures and submission quality. Recruit, develop and manage members of the Proposals Team, promoting a collaborative and high-performing working environment. Maintain a strong understanding of the organisation’s health, safety, quality and environmental management systems and associated policies.

Act as Deputy to the Tendering Manager when required. About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or a relevant discipline. Over 10 years’ experience within the construction, engineering or water industry.

Previous experience leading or working within a dedicated Bid or Proposals Team. Proven management experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team to achieve high standards of performance. Demonstrable bid writing experience, with the ability to produce persuasive and commercially focused submissions.

Excellent technical writing, proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.A strong understanding of procurement and construction processes gained through relevant industry experience. The ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver against challenging deadlines.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior management and colleagues across the wider business. The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid / Proposals professional to take ownership of a key function within an established engineering and infrastructure business.

You will have the opportunity to shape bid strategy, lead a specialist team and make a significant contribution to the organisation’s continued growth and success across major infrastructure projects. If you have a strong background in bid management, proposal development and team leadership within the construction, engineering or water sectors, we’d welcome hearing from you.

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