Bid Lead

Are you a Bid Lead who enjoys winning work, shaping strategy and taking real ownership of major construction bids? A leading UK construction and engineering specialist is expanding its pre‑construction function and is looking for four experienced Bid Leads to help secure a strong pipeline of complex, high‑profile projects. This is a role for someone who wants influence, visibility and the chance to work on bids that genuinely matter. What you’ll be responsible for: You’ll sit at the centre of the bid process, driving quality, pace and clarity from start to finish. * Owning bids from opportunity through to contract award * Shaping bid strategy with pre‑construction and commercial teams * Managing bid programmes, inputs, governance and budgets * Coordinating high‑quality written submissions and client presentations * Managing tender documentation, clarifications and risk registers * Working closely with clients to understand expectations and win themes * Pulling together technical, commercial, legal and supply‑chain content * Leading tender settlements and handovers into delivery teams What we’re looking for: This role suits someone who is organised, credible and comfortable taking the lead. * Proven experience in bid leadership or pre‑construction within construction or engineering * Strong knowledge of the construction tendering process * Ability to manage multiple bids without losing attention to detail * Confident working with senior internal stakeholders and clients * Strong written, organisational and presentation skills * Comfortable working to deadlines and under pressure * Good IT capability (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); estimating software exposure useful * Degree or professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA or similar) desirable Why this opportunity? * High‑value, technically complex UK projects * Clear ownership and visibility across bids and outcomes * Supportive, employee‑owned business with long‑term stability * Strong values‑led culture built on Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence * Genuine opportunity to influence future workload and growth If you’re a Bid Lead who wants better projects, more autonomy and a clearer voice in decision‑making, this is well worth a conversation. Interested? Get in touch with Andy Cook on the contact details provided