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