Bid Manager / Bid Writer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join the Eastern region Pre-Contracts team. This is a key work-winning role that combines bid management and bid writing responsibilities, requiring an individual who can lead and coordinate tender submissions whilst also producing high-quality written responses. The role works within a region delivering rail infrastructure and civil engineering projects, including framework and competitively tendered projects for clients such as Network Rail and other public and private sector organisations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage tender opportunities from enquiry through to submission; Coordinate bid activities and submission programmes, ensuring deadlines are achieved; Facilitate tender launch, progress and review meetings; Develop bid strategies and submission plans aligned to client requirements; Review tender documentation and identify key submission requirements, risks and actions; Produce, develop and edit written responses for SQ, PQQ and tender submissions; Prepare answer plans and coordinate contributions from technical authors and subject matter experts; Write compelling technical, quality and narrative responses that clearly demonstrate capability and value proposition; Review and improve written submissions to ensure consistency, clarity and compliance; Work closely with estimators and operational teams to translate technical solutions into client-focused responses; Manage clarifications, tender queries and addenda throughout the bid process; Coordinate submission documentation and ensure compliance with client requirements; Capture lessons learned and client feedback to support continuous improvement; Support the development of bid libraries, best practice content and work-winning processes; Contribute to regional business development and pipeline discussions

Requirements

Previous Bid Manager, Senior Bid Manager or similar work-winning experience within rail, civil engineering or construction; Proven experience managing competitive tender submissions; Strong bid writing, editing and proofreading capabilities; Ability to develop persuasive written responses tailored to client requirements; Experience coordinating contributions from technical, operational and commercial teams; Strong organisational and project management skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously; Good understanding of civil engineering projects, methodologies and project delivery; HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience within rail or civil engineering environments

Nice to have

Experience within rail infrastructure projects; Knowledge of Network Rail procurement and tendering processes; APMP qualification or equivalent bid management accreditation

Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent upon experience; Company Car or Car Allowance; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service; Company contributory pension scheme; Life Insurance; Medicash Health Cash Plan and Rewards; Structured training and development opportunities; Internal leadership and development programmes; Career progression opportunities within a growing national business; A collaborative and supportive working environment; Westfield health scheme; Private medical insurance