Bid Manager, Engineering

We are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join its South Region Pre-Contracts team. This is a key role for a strategic and commercially aware professional who is passionate about winning work within the rail and civil engineering sectors.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping work-winning strategy, leading high-quality bid submissions, and supporting regional growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

* Develop compelling, compliant, and high-quality PQQs and tender responses

* Write, edit, and review technical and narrative content to ensure clarity and impact

* Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines

* Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to pursue new opportunities

* Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes

* Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned

* Support the development of work-winning tools, templates, and best practice

About You

You will be an organised and proactive bid professional with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have:

* 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 priorities under pressure

* Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills

* A 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