Bid Manager Job at Slough, Berkshire Full Time

Bid Manager

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Package
Working Pattern: Agile / Hybrid Working Available

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join its established pre-construction team based in Slough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded Bid Manager who understands what it takes to win work in today’s competitive construction market. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire bid process, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing winning strategies, and producing high-quality submissions that convert opportunities into secured projects.

Reporting directly to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will play a key role in securing a pipeline of work across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on two-stage tender opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid process from initial enquiry through to submission and client presentations.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies tailored to client requirements.
• Coordinate internal departments and external consultants to ensure high-quality, compliant submissions.
• Manage bid programmes, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are achieved.
• Facilitate bid workshops and review meetings within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Work closely with operational, commercial, design, and technical teams to produce compelling tender responses.
• Create engaging and client-focused content that clearly communicates value and differentiators.
• Support marketing and business development activities within the pre-construction function.
• Continuously improve bid processes, documentation, and best practice procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering successful bids and securing projects.
• Strong understanding of two-stage tendering and pre-construction processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Strong written communication, presentation, and marketing capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how to maximise bid conversion rates.
• Previous experience working for a Main Contractor is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly successful and well-respected Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Agile working environment with genuine hybrid and home-working flexibility.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-profile construction projects.
• Long-term career progression within an established pre-construction team.
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

This role would suit a confident Bid Manager who enjoys taking ownership of the bid process, leading teams through complex submissions, and playing a key role in winning major construction projects.