Bid Manager, Engineering

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.

• 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

• 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)