Senior Bid Manager - Strategic Role on Major Tier 1 Projects, £100m

Position Senior Bid Manager - Strategic Role on Major Tier 1 Projects, £100m+ Location Manchester Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (OTE £100k+) Contract Permanent, Full Time Join a leading main contractor delivering some of the North West’s most significant schemes. Take full ownership of complex bids and influence the pipeline of £100m+ projects, taking a lead role in securing some of the region’s most high-profile upcoming projects. Role Overview You’ll be joining a business with a secured pipeline of major projects and a strong track record of winning high-value framework work across the region. You will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process on large-scale tenders, working closely with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to secure strategically important projects. The role supports schemes across the North West, with the majority of projects Manchester-based, helping to limit regional travel. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a key position in shaping the company’s future workload. Key Responsibilities * Lead £100m+ tenders from initial engagement through to submission and client interview * Develop clear win strategies, themes, and bid plans * Manage multi-disciplinary teams (estimating, planning, commercial, design, ESG) * Drive two-stage tendering and framework bids * Produce high-quality, compliant submissions aligned to client criteria * Manage bid programmes, reviews, and internal governance * Support presentations, interviews, and post-tender negotiations Requirements * Experience as a Senior Bid Manager / Bid Manager within a Tier 1 or main contractor * Strong track record delivering bids on large-scale construction projects (£50m–£100m+) * Solid understanding of frameworks, two-stage procurement, and public sector tenders * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex stakeholder environments * Strong communication and leadership skills What’s on Offer * £80,000 – £90,000 base salary * Car allowance + bonus + full benefits package * Exposure to major, high-profile North West projects * Clear progression within a structured Tier 1 environment Interviews are moving quickly for this position. If this is of interest, please apply now