A rapidly growing fit out and design & build contractor based in London are looking to add a Senior Bid Manager that will take ownership of complex, high-value tenders from initial client requirements through to post-tender interviews, ensuring submissions are accurate and compliant. This hybrid role requires translating technical and commercial information into clear bid plans, coordinating inputs from project, design, and commercial teams, and maintaining control over quality, consistency, and deadlines. You’ll be the central point of contact for all live tenders, driving clarity, resolving issues quickly, and ensuring every submission reflects the company’s capability and approach.

You will lead and develop a team of Bid Managers, coordinators and writers, providing hands-on guidance, reviewing content, and ensuring all written and visual material meets client expectations and branding. The role also supports the preparation of mid-tender and interview materials, identifies risks early, and contributes to improving bid processes and templates. Candidates must bring proven experience managing tenders within construction or fit-out, strong organisational and document-control skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a delivery-driven environment. Experience with InDesign, Figma, digital submission platforms, or AI-supported writing tools is beneficial.

Fantastic business with clear career progression!

A well established, family run specialist contractor is looking to appoint a Pre-Construction Manager to lead the delivery of earthworks and infrastructure tenders from enquiry through to contract award.

This is a pivotal role within the business, responsible for managing the full pre-construction process and helping secure major civil engineering projects. Working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams, you’ll develop winning bid strategies, robust delivery solutions and commercially viable proposals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end pre-construction and tender process.
• Reviewing client requirements and coordinating tender responses.
• Producing tender programmes and delivery strategies.
• Managing a team of 5
• Developing construction methodologies, sequencing plans and temporary works solutions in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions.
• Assessing and mitigating tender risks.
• Supporting commercial teams with pricing assumptions, cost plans and bid submissions.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain information and pricing where required.
• Playing a key role in bid strategy and client engagement activities.

Applicants should also have:

• Civil engineering background.
• Strong pre-construction, bid management or tender management experience.
• Demonstrable experience developing methodologies and delivery strategies for infrastructure works.
• Excellent commercial awareness and risk management skills.
• The ability to work effectively with clients, engineers, estimators and operational teams.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Hannah Searle at Bid Recruitment. (Hannah.searle@bidrecruitment.com)

As a Senior Bid Manager in the energy sector, you’ll take the lead on delivering high‑quality tenders that genuinely reflect what clients need and what the business wants to achieve. You’ll bring together the right people, guide the bid team through every stage of the process, and keep everyone aligned—from early strategy and win themes to the final submission and client presentations. A big part of the role is building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, while also mentoring junior team members and helping them grow their confidence and capability in bid management.

You’ll be hands‑on throughout the full tender lifecycle: shaping early strategy, coordinating designers and partners, managing inputs from technical specialists, and making sure risks, opportunities, and value‑engineering ideas are properly explored. You’ll lead interviews, prepare presentations, and stay close to clients after submission to support negotiations and handovers. Beyond individual bids, you’ll play a key role in improving how the business approaches tendering—bringing in lessons learned, strengthening data and processes, and representing the company at industry events to help build long‑term relationships across the energy sector.

The Bid Writer/Business Development Coordinator will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high‑quality PQQ and tender submissions. Responsibilities include planning, writing, and coordinating bid responses, while compiling and maintaining a library of standard documentation and model answers. The role requires building strong internal and external relationships to support the bid process, developing creative approaches to writing and presentation, and ensuring all submissions are accurate, consistent, and aligned with company standards. The coordinator will also assist the Bid Manager, review submissions for quality, and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and share best practice across the team.

In addition, the position involves undertaking research to strengthen bid content, creating supporting materials such as PowerPoint presentations and flow charts, and tailoring project team CVs for prospective opportunities. The coordinator will maintain up‑to‑date case studies of recent projects and support the business development team by ensuring the company’s website remains current and accurate. This role demands a clear understanding of tender requirements, the ability to construct compelling responses that portray the company in the best possible light, and a commitment to maintaining market intelligence to secure winning bids.