Bid Manager, Business

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Bid Manager

Warrington

As a Bid Manager within GTDI, you will play a key role in securing important opportunities across our digital infrastructure portfolio and our growing markets. As we expand into areas such as EV charging, renewable energy, and defence/secure estates, we welcome candidates with proven bid management experience in any relevant sector.

You’ll work within Galliford Try’s bid governance framework, helping shape clear, deliverable solutions and producing high‑quality submissions that demonstrate our capabilities.

• Lead and manage key project and framework bids
• Take ownership of opportunity – specific Bid Teams
• Be a main point of contact for colleagues and clients
• Set and guide bid strategy, win themes, programmes, and deliverables
• Lead tender settlement and client engagement activity
• Review bid documents (PQQ/SSQ/ITT) and bring together the right team
• Coordinate inputs across technical, commercial, delivery, legal, and supply chain functions
• Support risk identification, mitigation, and alternative approaches
• Contribute to solution development and delivery strategies
• Produce clear, compelling, and inclusive bid submissions
• Support bid/no‑bid decisions and governance processes
• Capture lessons learned and help drive continuous improvement

• Experience managing bids, tenders, or proposals
• Strong understanding of structured procurement processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to turn technical and commercial content into persuasive responses
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• Commercial awareness and understanding of risk

Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcome:

• EV charging infrastructure
• Renewable or energy solutions
• Defence, secure estates, or regulated environments
• NEC, frameworks, or public sector procurement

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

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