BID Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge, London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
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SKILLS

Bid Management Tender Processes Commercial Awareness Risk Management Stakeholder Management Pricing Strategies Written Communication Client Relationship Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

BID Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Bid Manager for the South of England to lead tender evaluations, develop bid strategies, produce high-quality submissions, and manage risks. The role involves working with technical and commercial teams to secure projects in healthcare, nuclear, defence, government, leisure, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

  • Location: Cambridge, London
  • Closing Date: May 15, 2026
  • Business Unit: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in a Bid Manager or senior bid role within engineering, construction, or M&E environments
  • Strong understanding of structured tender processes, governance, and assurance requirements
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships across technical, commercial, and operational teams
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience producing clear, high‑quality written submissions and presentations
  • Commercial awareness, including experience supporting pricing, risk, and value strategies
  • A proactive, accountable, and people‑focused mindset, aligned to delivering excellent outcomes the right way

What you'll be doing

  • Taking full ownership and accountability for allocated tenders and opportunities, from initial evaluation through to submission and settlement
  • Leading tender evaluations and advising on key information required for governance approval and assured decision‑making
  • Developing innovative, well‑considered bid strategies that reflect our technical excellence and client priorities
  • Producing high‑quality written submissions, presentations, and settlement packs in line with Core Assurance Procedures
  • Working closely with the Work Winning Lead and internal functional teams to ensure bids are effectively resourced and well coordinated
  • Liaise with the Estimating Manager to develop, agree, and implement robust and competitive pricing strategies
  • Providing clear leadership and direction to bid teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and positive team engagement
  • Maintaining proactive communication throughout the bid process to support timely and informed decision‑making
  • Building and strengthening relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to support successful outcomes
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing bid, client, and market risks, with clear mitigation strategies
  • Ensuring lessons learned and client feedback are captured and used to continuously improve our bid performance
  • Working with technical teams and supply chain partners to deliver solutions that differentiate us and add real client value

Application Instructions

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