Proposals / Bid Manager Construction

Are you a Bid Manager or a highly skilled Bid Writer ready to take the next step to Bid Manager? Join a highly successful, privately owned main building contractor known for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, and healthcare.

My client is looking for a dynamic and proactive Proposals / Bid Manager to join their growing team at their Wakefield office. You will play a key role in driving the growth of the business by managing the bid process for projects with values up to 10M.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, writing, and submission of competitive bids and proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
• Manage the full bid process from initial qualification through to submission, including planning, coordination, and presentation.
• Work closely with senior management, estimating teams, and technical specialists to ensure accurate and compelling submissions.
• Develop win strategies, value propositions, and tailored solutions to meet client needs.
• Analyse tender documents and identify risks, opportunities, and key information required for the bid.
• Ensure all proposals are professionally presented, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to enhance future business opportunities.
• Continuously improve the bid process and share best practices across the team.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bid Manager or highly experienced Bid Writer looking for the next step in your career.
• Proven track record in managing or supporting bids for construction projects, ideally with experience in education, commercial, industrial, or healthcare sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to produce high-quality proposals and presentations.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery, tendering processes, and procurement methods.
• A proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and a passion for securing new business.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to 60,000, depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Excellent benefits package, including pension scheme, healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a well-established and growing company.

This is an exciting career opportunity to be part of a thriving business that values and rewards hard work, expertise, and commitment.