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Bid Manager / Managing Qs

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Construction

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Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Bid Manager/ Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor -£90,000+, Competitive Car Allowance. Are you a Bid Manager who has experience with large value tenders for commercial build projects? Are you looking for a role that will allow your workload to be varied and continously evolving? I am looking for a Bid Manager from a construction background to join my client based in Leeds. With a competitive salary, opportunity for progression and an abundance of benefits including the option to work from home this role is one not to miss!

Job Responsibility:

  • Responsible for the timely planning, management and completion of allocated selection questionnaires and tender submissions through the various stages of the procurement process
  • Planning, drafting, writing and coordinating responses to bids. Be able to construct relevant answers which clearly answer the client's requirements, ensuring the company is in the best position to be successful in the process
  • Visit operational sites and other offices. Gather information from other stakeholders and share information with the rest of the team, either through written reports or verbally, to record the visit
  • Identifying opportunities to enhance and improve the process, whilst obtaining and sharing best practice with the team
  • Develop and use creative approaches to the writing and presentation of bids
  • Ensure the quality of the response meets the company standards
  • Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements and best practice in order to create winning bids

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in construction
  • Proven written communication skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Good at developing relationships with wide spectrum of people
  • Ability to prepare and make a presentation to a small audience
  • Educated to A level standard as a minimum
  • Computer literate in MSOffice (Word is essential)
What we offer:
  • Opportunity for progression
  • Option to work from home

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 18, 2026

Expiration:
June 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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