Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Bid Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1129

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c70k-75k + benefits package

Company & Project: A successful Main Contractor with a profitable track record and high staff retention rate, are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their Essex team.

The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors.

Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2025 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, working hands on writing bids and leading a team of up to 5 Pre-Construction colleagues.

Previous experience working in Pre-Construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background.

Desirable Experience:

5 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working.
Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.
Previous roles: Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Estimator OR Design Manager OR Planner OR Framework Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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