Bid Manager, Engineering

Benjamin Grace are recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering and rail infrastructure contractor for a Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join the South Region Pre-Contracts team.
This Bid Manager role is a key position within the work-winning function, supporting strategic growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
The successful Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping bid strategy, leading high-quality tender submissions, and driving consistent improvements in work-winning performance. This is ideal for a commercially aware and detail-focused professional with strong experience in rail or civil engineering environments.
Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager

– Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage bid submissions from early opportunity stage through to final tender submission

* Coordinate inputs from estimating, commercial, planning and delivery teams

* Develop high-quality PQQ and tender responses ensuring compliance and clarity as a Bid Manager

* Write, edit and review technical and commercial submission

* Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines

* Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to identify and pursue new opportunities as a Bid Manager

* Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes

* Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned activity

* Support development of work-winning tools, templates and best practice
Bid Manager – About You

* Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager within rail or civil engineering

* Strong understanding of civil engineering projects and delivery environments

* Excellent written, editing and presentation skills

* Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines under pressure

* Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills

* Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)
This permanent role is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited, who are operating as an Employment Agency