Bid Manager

Are you a Bid Manager looking for your next opportunity in Derby, East Midlands?

We're hiring a Bid Manager in the East Midland region to lead framework submissions and strategic tender management for a leading construction main contractor across the East Midlands and West Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent role offering excellent career progression, competitive salary package with company car, and the chance to make a real impact on business growth and framework success.

Our client is a privately owned business with a strong reputation across the Midlands for delivering construction excellence across various sectors, including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial developments. Their people-first approach promotes career growth and employee wellbeing.

Established Reputation: Trusted in the industry and recognised for delivering quality in every project.

Diverse Portfolio: Projects range from £1M to £30M, including work on major public frameworks and private sector builds.

Growth-Oriented: Exciting strategy to expand its footprint, with robust leadership and team-oriented culture.

Local Focus: Projects are regionally based across the Midlands & North, minimising travel and enabling work-life balance.

As a Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing pcsa and framework lead schemes, contributing to the business’ continued success. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and partners to lead the preparation, submission, writing and management of persuasive bids and proposals.

You will be working alongside Bid Managers and a wider Preconstruction team, focussed on work-winning across various sectors, applying your expertise to deliver high-quality bids and tenders.

As Bid Manager, your responsibilities will include

• Lead the entire bid process for new and existing clients and frameworks
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop winning strategies and ensure compliance with client requirements
• Conduct research and analysis to understand client needs and tailor proposals accordingly
• Manage bid submissions, including writing, editing, and coordinating inputs from various stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance presence in key sectors
• Continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the bid process

To be successful in this Bid Manager East Midlands job, you'll have proven experience in bid management within the construction sector, ideally with a strong focus on frameworks and public sector procurement.

• Proven experience in bid management within the construction sector
• A strong understanding of the bidding and procurement process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Outstanding organisational and project management abilities, with the capability to manage multiple deadlines
• A creative and strategic thinker, with an eye for detail

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-standing, reputable name in the built environment, securing a career with genuine development, variation and progression on offer.

• Competitive salary package, tailored to your experience
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous benefits, including pension contributions and holiday entitlement.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking company
• The chance to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects

Apply Now: Bid Manager Job in Derby, East Midlands

Kick-start your next career move as a Bid Manager in the East Midlands construction sector today.

Should your application be successful, we will be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the company, role and framework opportunities.

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