Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Bid Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #89187

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£85k-£90k + car allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus

Company & Project: An industry-leading, award-winning Main Contractor is looking to further strengthen its pre-construction team following a period of sustained success and a surging project pipeline.

Known for high employee satisfaction and a diverse portfolio: spanning Life Sciences, Healthcare, Commercial, Education and Residential, the business is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager.

This position will play a pivotal role in the locally based Pre-Construction team, requiring a professional who can lead competitive tenders and navigate projects seamlessly through the PCSA stage to final contract award.

The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality.

Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 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, coordinating and collaborating all technical disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process.

Previous experience working as a Bid Manager or from a pre-construction background as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background.

Desirable Experience:

* 10 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.

* Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position.

* Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.

* Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager 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 Senior Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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