Bid Manager

Job Reference: BM-COM-005

SUMMARY
Our clients need Bid Managers to lead high-quality tenders and framework submissions for construction work in London. You will bring commercial, technical and quality inputs together into bids that win, taking real ownership of the process.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the end-to-end bid process, from qualification to submission
• Develop bid strategies and win themes
• Coordinate input from estimating, operations, design and H&S teams
• Write and edit tender responses, method statements and case studies
• Manage bid programmes, deadlines and review cycles
• Prepare presentations and lead tender interviews
• Manage pipeline tracking and CRM reporting
• Maintain a library of bid content and run post-bid reviews

IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Proven bid management experience in construction or the built environment
• Excellent written English and persuasive writing skills
• Experience with public sector frameworks and procurement portals
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Confident presenter who works well with senior stakeholders
• Able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
• Commercial awareness of the London market
• Full right to work in the UK

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Degree in Construction, Business, Communications or similar (desirable)
• APM Bid and Proposal qualification (desirable)
• Membership of APMP (desirable)
• Valid CSCS card (desirable)
• Knowledge of social value frameworks and the Procurement Act
• Understanding of PQQ and ITT processes
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

KEY SKILLS & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• Tender writing and editing
• Social value and sustainability responses
• Adobe InDesign or similar publishing software
• Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools
• CRM and bid pipeline systems
• Public sector portals such as Constructionline and Contracts Finder
• Presentation coaching and interview preparation
• Cost and programme input coordination

BENEFITS & PACKAGE
• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Bonus linked to bid win rate
• 25+ days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare (selected employers)
• Training budget and APMP support
• Season ticket loan or travel allowance

CAREER PROGRESSION
Move into Head of Bids, Business Development Director or Pre-Construction leadership.

WHY APPLY
Good bid managers are hard to find, and our clients are prepared to pay for them. You will have genuine ownership of the process, direct access to directors and visible impact on company growth. It is a role where your results show up in the order book.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email your CV to jobs@blackmountrecruitment.com, quoting job reference BM-COM-005 and the job title in the subject line. All applications are treated in confidence, and your details will not be shared with a client without your permission.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Blackmount Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.