Bid Manager
CV-LibraryBristol, City of BristolpermanentPosted: 2 April 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join its South Region Pre-Contracts team. This is a key role for a strategic and commercially aware professional who is passionate about winning work within the rail and civil engineering sectors.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping work-winning strategy, leading high-quality bid submissions, and supporting regional growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage bid submissions from opportunity identification through to final tender submission
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Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from estimating, commercial, planning, and delivery teams
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Develop compelling, compliant, and high-quality PQQs and tender responses
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Write, edit, and review technical and narrative content to ensure clarity and impact
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Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines
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Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to pursue new opportunities
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Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes
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Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned
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Support the development of work-winning tools, templates, and best practice
About You
You will be an organised and proactive bid professional with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have:
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Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager within rail or civil engineering
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Strong understanding of civil engineering projects and delivery environments
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Excellent written, editing, and presentation skills
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Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under pressure
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Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
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A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)
This permanent role is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency
You will play a pivotal role in shaping work-winning strategy, leading high-quality bid submissions, and supporting regional growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead and manage bid submissions from opportunity identification through to final tender submission
*
Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from estimating, commercial, planning, and delivery teams
*
Develop compelling, compliant, and high-quality PQQs and tender responses
*
Write, edit, and review technical and narrative content to ensure clarity and impact
*
Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines
*
Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to pursue new opportunities
*
Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes
*
Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned
*
Support the development of work-winning tools, templates, and best practice
About You
You will be an organised and proactive bid professional with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have:
*
Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager within rail or civil engineering
*
Strong understanding of civil engineering projects and delivery environments
*
Excellent written, editing, and presentation skills
*
Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under pressure
*
Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
*
A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)
This permanent role is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency