Bid Manager, Business

Overview

Bell Contracts & Co Ltd are a professional construction company which operates throughout the UK and Ireland. We provide construction, property redevelopment and refurbishment services across various sectors.

This role has been introduced as a result of continued growth and ambitious expansion plans. It represents an excellent opportunity for a proven bid professional to step into a pivotal position, with the scope to build and lead a dedicated bids team over time.

As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, from identifying opportunities through procurement portals to producing high-quality, competitive submissions. You ll work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop compelling proposals that showcase the consultancy s capabilities.

• Monitoring procurement portals and other channels for new opportunities.
• Leading the preparation, coordination, and submission of bids and tenders.
• Writing and tailoring internal CVs, case studies, and capability documents.
• Maintaining a central bid library and templates.
• Supporting wider business development activity and growth strategies.
• Establishing best practices in bid management.
• Building and leading a bid function as the business grows.

To be considered, you should demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing bids with a Civil Engineering sector, ideally within a contractor environment
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively with senior colleagues.
• A commercial mindset and enthusiasm for supporting business development.
• Ambition and adaptability, with the drive to grow alongside the business.

In return, you ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days paid holidays including public holidays per annum.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay provision.
• Income Protection and Life Assurance Scheme.
• Personal Development plan and pathway for career progression.
• Company culture that encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and personal development for all employees.

Bids Management Bidding Tenders Tender Writing Proposal Management Tendering Project Bidding