Bid Manager

Bid Manager
South Wales (Base location flexible within region)
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time
Competitive (dependant on experience) + Benefits Package
Role Purpose
As Bid Manager, you will lead the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and tenders across infrastructure and civils projects. You will work closely with estimating, commercial, technical and operational teams to win new work, supporting the company’s growth ambitions in South Wales and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end bid process for major tenders: from tender receipt, strategy development, proposal writing, through to submission.
* Develop and implement winning bid strategies aligned to the business’s growth objectives.
* Collaborate with estimators, commercial managers, technical experts and operations teams to produce compliant, competitive bids.
* Manage bid programmes: establish timelines, key milestones, resource allocation, and review mechanisms.
* Ensure bids meet company standards for governance, cost control, risk management and quality.
* Drive value-engineering and differentiation in bids to enhance competitiveness.
* Maintain and develop a pipeline of opportunities, tracking tender status and performance across frameworks.
* Conduct post-bid reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation library.
* Mentor and support junior bid team members as required.
Requirements – Essential
* Significant experience (5+ years) in bid management or lead bid writer role, ideally within civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or utilities sectors.
* Proven track record of delivering winning bids in a competitive environment.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence senior stakeholders.
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction procurement and contract frameworks (e.g., NEC3/NEC4 or JCT).
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to work.
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within South Wales and regional offices as required.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in South Wales or familiar with Welsh infrastructure frameworks.
* Experience with digital bid tools (CRM, bid management software) and MS Office suite (advanced Word and Excel).
* Understanding of sustainability, social value and community engagement in infrastructure projects