Bid Manager

Due to continued expansion and expanding their civil engineering capabilities into new sectors, our client, a Tier 1 contractor is seeking to employ a Bid Manager to work within their work winning team in their South Yorkshire office. Our diverse project portfolio includes: Highways and road infrastructure Underbridges, overbridges, and footbridges Tunnels and station enhancements Flood alleviation and resilience schemes Earthworks and embankment stabilisation Lineside civils, cabling, troughing, and telecoms We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, safety, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. The Opportunity As a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager, you'll be instrumental in leading and coordinating bid activities across the South region. You'll work closely with estimating, commercial, and operational teams to develop compelling, high-quality submissions that reflect our capabilities and align with client expectations. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own bids while supporting larger, strategic tenders alongside senior colleagues. You'll report to the Regional Senior Pre-Contracts Manager and contribute directly to our work-winning strategy and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission Collaborate with Regional Directors and Pre-Contracts teams to identify and pursue new opportunities Coordinate and compile prequalification documents and tender responses Facilitate input from technical authors, estimators, planners, and delivery teams Write and edit technical and narrative content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact Chair tender progress meetings and ensure deadlines are met Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement in our bid approach Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned Support the development and implementation of work-winning processes and tools About You We're looking for someone who brings a blend of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. You'll ideally have: Proven experience in a bid management role within the rail or civil engineering sector A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across teams Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills A good understanding of civil engineering principles and project delivery A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree) A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure