Job Advertisement: Bid Manager
Location: Swindon (3 days a week hybrid working arrangement)Job Type: Contract (happy to send over at day rate expectations)Department: Work WinningReports to: Head of Bid Management
About the Role
Morson is proud to partner with a respected and well-established organisation in the UK infrastructure and construction sector to recruit a motivated and experienced Bid Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and securing high-value tender opportunities across a diverse range of projects. As Bid Manager, you will lead the end-to-end bid process ensuring strategy alignment, clear communication, and on-time delivery of high-quality submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage tender submissions from start to finish, ensuring a structured and strategic approach.
- Drive bid strategy development in collaboration with senior leadership, business development, estimators, planners, and technical experts.
- Oversee the commercial strategy of each tender, coordinating with procurement and operational teams.
- Arrange and facilitate all bid-related meetings (Kick-Off, Settlement, Review, etc.), ensuring clear action plans and accountability.
- Monitor bid budgets and expenditure, ensuring alignment with internal governance and approvals.
- Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and client representatives throughout the bid lifecycle.
- Coordinate inputs from design teams, third-party specialists, and supply chain partners.
- Ensure risk and opportunity are properly assessed and documented using designated software tools.
- Take ownership of the quality of submissions and manage the review process to meet deadlines and standards.
- Ensure effective handover to delivery teams upon successful award.
- Deputise for the Head of Bid Management when required.
What We re Looking For
- Proven experience in a Bid Management role within the UK construction or civil engineering sectors.
- Strong understanding of bid processes, commercial awareness, and familiarity with UK procurement regulations.
- Exceptional organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with clients and present complex information clearly.
- Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts, and the infrastructure market.
- A proactive, innovative mindset focused on continuous improvement and best practice.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Please apply with your CV or send it directly to (url removed)
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