Senior Bid Manager

Senior Bid / Tender Manager About the Company An established British manufacturing and technology organisation, recognised as a leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of infrastructure and digital product solutions. The company works with public sector clients, local authorities, and international partners, delivering large-scale projects across multiple regions.
About the Role Due to continued growth and increasing demand, the company is seeking a Senior Bid/Tender Manager to oversee and manage all bid and tendering activities.
Working closely with senior leadership and collaborating with sales, estimating, and bid writing teams, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of pre-qualification and tender submissions. The role requires overseeing the development of high-quality, compelling, and compliant proposals to support new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid writing team in preparing responses to requests for proposals, quotations, and information.
• Manage bid and tender timelines to ensure timely submissions.
• Review, proofread, and edit proposals to maintain a consistently high standard of quality.
• Ensure all submissions align with brand standards and meet client-specific requirements.
• Develop bespoke written content including executive summaries, cover letters, and capability statements.
• Prepare and submit pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs).
• Format and edit CVs and supporting marketing materials for inclusion in submissions.
• Drive tender evaluation performance to maximise scoring and secure contract wins.

Candidate Profile The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality work within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Have exceptional attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong project management and organisational skills.
• Be resilient, positive, and motivated.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in bid management and/or bid writing.
• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or government procurement sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end tendering processes, particularly public sector frameworks.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.

Package

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee discount schemes and additional company benefits.