Bid Manager Job at Social Value Portal Ltd (Chorley)

Bid Manager

BDP Quadrangle is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join its high performing...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

BDP UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of relevant professional experience in bids, creative and technical writing or business development role, preferably in the Architecture, Engineering or Construction (AEC) or creative industry
Experience of managing complex bid processes incorporating multiple stakeholders, sub-contractors and /or service lines
University degree or college diploma, preferably in Architecture, Design, Marketing, English Literature, Journalism or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Canadian procurement practices and project delivery models
Strong organisation skills, methodical in approach, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to synthesise information into compelling content
Excellent communication skills, especially written English
Excellent writing, storytelling, editing and proofreading capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while meeting quality standards and on-time delivery
Works well in a team environment where there's acceptance of continuous improvement and openness for sharing and accepting feedback
Possessing a flexible approach to dealing with issues and finding solutions

Job Responsibility

Manage end to end processes to prepare high-quality and visually compelling bid and solicitation responses
Oversee monitoring of relevant procurement websites and databases to identify potential new opportunities aligned with the firm’s Group Strategy and strategic growth areas
Triage incoming opportunities to assess suitability, required effort and right to win
Facilitate bid kick-off meetings and regular check-in meetings to ensure alignment and progress
Establish win themes and key differentiators and leverage written and graphic content to support such strategies
Organise and manage bid timelines and internal deadlines to ensure timely submissions through prioritising critical path tasks based on urgency and importance
Research client needs to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with client objectives in our proposals
Communicate and coordinate with Senior Management and Project Leads to gather relevant information, specific client needs, proposed fees and required sub-consultant information
Oversee the development, organisation, and ongoing maintenance of regularly used bid collateral in BDP’s Marketing Information Systems (MkIS), (CVs, writing library, project data, case studies, qualifications, certificates, templates etc.), including the use of AI to streamline the assembly of bids and to allow time for the creation of bespoke responses
Collaborate with other team members to prepare for client interviews and presentations

What we offer

Mentorship program to develop your professional skills and to grow within the Studio.

Fulltime

Bid Manager

Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructu...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years' experience in bid writing or bid management within utilities, water or infrastructure
Exceptional written English and the ability to translate technical detail into compelling client-facing responses
Strong working knowledge of tender portals and bid management systems
Confidence dealing with senior technical and commercial stakeholders
The judgment to spot risk, ambiguity or weakness in tender documents and escalate appropriately
APMP qualification is desirable but not essential if experience is strong

Job Responsibility

Owning and managing the full bid process from opportunity identification through submission
Writing original, high-quality, technically accurate bid content (not recycling boilerplate)
Coordinating pricing, technical inputs, case studies and operational detail from internal stakeholders
Ensuring strict compliance with water industry regulations, environmental standards and client requirements
Maintaining and continuously improving a structured bid knowledge bank
Supporting visibility of bid wins, project milestones and regulatory updates through high-value social and industry channels

What we offer

WFH
Hybrid working with minimal travel
A business that values quality submissions over volume

Fulltime

Bid Manager

Central Employment are working with an award-winning bespoke designer and manufa...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience managing technical bids or proposals, ideally within RF, microwave, aerospace, defence, telecoms, or a high-tech engineering environment
Strong understanding of bid management methodologies and tendering processes across public and/or private sector markets
Proven ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously
Solid project management capability, including planning, risk management and budgeting
Commercial awareness, with experience contributing to pricing strategies and proposal development
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
A confident communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent relevant experience

Job Responsibility

Leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through to final submission and contract handover
Developing and managing bid plans, schedules and governance frameworks
Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality proposals
Ensuring all submissions are compliant, well-structured and aligned to customer requirements
Supporting the development of pricing and commercial strategies in collaboration with finance and sales
Conducting schedule risk analysis, including P50 / P70 confidence levels, and identifying key delivery risks
Driving continuous improvement across bid processes, tools and governance

Fulltime

Bid Manager

Location

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience in bid writing or bid management within utilities, water or infrastructure
Exceptional written English and the ability to translate technical detail into compelling client-facing responses
Strong working knowledge of tender portals and bid management systems
Confidence dealing with senior technical and commercial stakeholders
The judgment to spot risk, ambiguity or weakness in tender documents and escalate appropriately

Job Responsibility

Leading the full bid lifecycle across PQQs, ITTs and RFPs within the water and infrastructure sectors
Owning and managing the full bid process from opportunity identification through submission
Writing original, high-quality, technically accurate bid content
Coordinating pricing, technical inputs, case studies and operational detail from internal stakeholders
Ensuring strict compliance with water industry regulations, environmental standards and client requirements
Maintaining and continuously improving a structured bid knowledge bank
Supporting visibility of bid wins, project milestones and regulatory updates through high-value social and industry channels

What we offer

Hybrid working
Minimal travel
Clear accountability and autonomy within a specialist role

Fulltime

Bid Manager

Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructu...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years' experience in bid writing or bid management within utilities, water or infrastructure
Exceptional written English and the ability to translate technical detail into compelling client-facing responses
Strong working knowledge of tender portals and bid management systems
Confidence dealing with senior technical and commercial stakeholders
The judgment to spot risk, ambiguity or weakness in tender documents and escalate appropriately
APMP qualification is desirable but not essential if experience is strong

Job Responsibility

Lead the full bid lifecycle across PQQs, ITTs and RFPs within the water and infrastructure sectors
Work closely with the Commercial Director and technical teams to produce persuasive, compliant and commercially sound submissions
Own and manage the full bid process from opportunity identification through submission
Write original, high-quality, technically accurate bid content (not recycling boilerplate)
Coordinate pricing, technical inputs, case studies and operational detail from internal stakeholders
Ensure strict compliance with water industry regulations, environmental standards and client requirements
Maintain and continuously improve a structured bid knowledge bank
Support visibility of bid wins, project milestones and regulatory updates through high-value social and industry channels

What we offer

Hybrid working with minimal travel
A business that values quality submissions over volume
Clear accountability and autonomy within a specialist role

Fulltime

Bid Manager

Bid Manager Motherwell Talented people are the key to our success. Would you ...

Location

United Kingdom , Motherwell

Salary:

Not provided

Morgan Sindall Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree‑educated or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Chartered status (e.g. CEng) and professional body membership desirable
Proven senior‑level experience in work winning, including the successful delivery of major, profitable bids
Demonstrated success in quality‑led bidding, with an innovative and creative approach
Experience operating within large, complex organisations and influencing outcomes beyond own team
Strong understanding of commercial principles, procurement models, terms, and conditions
Background in delivering major projects in an operational environment, ideally at Project Manager level
Experience managing design processes during tender and contract stages
Familiarity with joint ventures, alliances, or other collaborative delivery models
Excellent leadership and people skills, able to motivate and develop teams in a flat management structure

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage all aspects of bid and tender delivery, providing expert leadership on major opportunities
Develop and implement winning bid strategies, writing plans and costed bid programmes
Coordinate bid teams and resources, securing approvals and ensuring timely, compliant submissions
Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and capabilities required to deliver bids and subsequent contracts
Guide and review technical and commercial bid content to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency
Maintain and develop standard bid content in line with Morgan Sindall processes and best practice
Ensure estimating, risk, health and safety and work‑winning procedures are consistently applied
Communicate bid strategies effectively with construction, pre‑contract, and stakeholder teams
Lead tender presentations, negotiations, and involvement in the adjudication process
Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, consultants, and partners

What we offer

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Option to participate in our share-save scheme
discounts including cycle to work and gym membership

Fulltime

Bid Manager

We are looking for an experienced and driven Bid Manager to lead the development...

Location

United Kingdom , Chorley

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Morson Talent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience in a Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, or Tender Management role
Proven track record leading high-value, multi-disciplinary tenders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
Confident working collaboratively across technical, commercial, and operational teams
Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability
Ability to build credibility and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality submissions
Collaborate closely with Business Development teams to identify, track, and forecast upcoming tender opportunities
Support informed bid/no-bid decisions and develop clear win themes using market and client intelligence
Coordinate input from technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders to produce compelling tender submissions
Ensure technical solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with industry best practice and lessons learned
Work alongside commercial teams to review contractual terms, identify risks, and support negotiations where appropriate
Support early project risk and opportunity identification to help ensure successful and profitable project delivery
Write, review, and enhance executive summaries, proposal documents, bases of offer, and tender responses to an exceptional standard
Present bid strategies and proposals confidently to internal stakeholders and clients
Maintain and continually improve a centralised bid content library for use across PQQs, RFIs, RFQs, and ITTs

Fulltime

Bid Manager

Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Sector: Infras...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

69000.00 - 84000.00 GBP / Year

Kenton Black

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager role within construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, rail, highways, or related sectors
Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement processes
Experience managing complex bids with values ranging from medium to major projects/frameworks
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Strong written communication and presentation capability
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Commercially aware with strong attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end bid management process from PQQ/EOI through to final submission and client presentation
Develop winning bid strategies aligned to client requirements and business objectives
Coordinate contributions from operational, commercial, legal, estimating, and technical teams
Manage bid programmes, governance, and approval processes
Facilitate bid kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and lessons learned workshops
Ensure submissions are compliant, professionally presented, and delivered within deadlines
Support and mentor junior bid professionals where appropriate
Drive continuous improvement across bid processes, systems, and content libraries
Build strong internal relationships with senior stakeholders and operational leaders

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Career progression opportunities within a leading infrastructure business
Exposure to major UK projects and frameworks
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Professional development and training support

Fulltime

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