Bid Manager, Engineering

We are seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join our Infrastructure Subdivision. This is a pivotal role, responsible for leading the development of compelling, high‑quality bid submissions that secure major infrastructure opportunities across the UK.

• Degree / HND in Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Planning or other related disciplines – or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience of managing bids within the civil engineering and construction sectors.
• Good design and construction methodology, planning and commercial awareness.
• Construction or civil engineering qualifications and/or membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS, ICE, ICES).
• Previous experience of managing bids within the energy, utilities, transport, tunnelling sectors (highly desirable).
• Experience from bidding with external joint venture partners.

As a Senior Bid Manager within STRABAG UK’s Infrastructure Division, you will play a pivotal role in securing major projects that shape the future of the UK's energy, water, and civil engineering sectors. You will lead complex, high‑value bids from opportunity identification through to contract award, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling, customer‑focused proposals that showcase STRABAG’s technical excellence, innovation, and commitment to sustainable infrastructure delivery.

• As part of the Precon team (estimating, planning and proposals), work with operational, technical, and other subject matter experts to deliver bids, whilst ensuring compliance with company governance processes.
• Develop and manage resource plans and bid budgets, and manage people and processes from initial market engagement, pre‑qualification, and tender stages. The role encompasses programme and estimation reviews, risk compilation, liaison with the client and external stakeholders, and facilitating the development of win strategies.

• Lead bid management for tenders with values of £10m to £2Bn+.
• Ensure a bid programme is in place; review and monitor progress to resolve any issues.
• Review pre‑contract documents and coordinate commercial and design liaison with design, estimating and technical teams.
• Facilitate and present value engineering ideas throughout the process.
• Be fully conversant with all construction‑related policies and directives from health and safety to CDM.
• Identify and plan bid resource requirements, and ensure that bid team members are well‑supported.
• Agree and maintain a bid budget to manage bid cost and ensure value for money.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders, customers, supply chain partners.
• Lead and contribute to project coordination meetings.
• Work with technical and commercial teams to ensure compliance with governance requirements.
• Facilitate lessons learnt and ensure best practice is implemented for continuous improvement.

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday.
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health and development. Our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS drive change forward towards climate neutrality by 2040.

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