Bid Manager

Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to make a real impact? Atkins Search have an opportunity for you to join a leading construction main contractor based in Derby.

Our client is a well-established construction company with a long-standing history of delivering a wide range of high-quality projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and heritage. Renowned for its collaborative approach, our client operates across the public and private sector to provide innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.

With a commitment to excellence, integrity, and community engagement, the company consistently achieves successful outcomes through its expertise in design, construction, and framework delivery.

As a Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing and renewing frameworks that are integral to the business’ continued success. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and partners to lead the preparation, submission, writing and management of persuasive bids and proposals.

Your strategic approach and attention to detail will help maintain strong industry presence and win projects that align with the company values and goals. As the business continues to grow, this role has real progress opportunities to operate in a fluid and varied manner.

• Lead the entire bid process for new and existing frameworks
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop winning strategies and ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Conduct research and analysis to understand client needs and tailor proposals accordingly.
• Manage bid submissions, including writing, editing, and coordinating inputs from various stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with framework clients and industry partners.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance presence in key sectors.
• Continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the bid process.

• Proven experience in bid management within the construction sector, ideally with a focus on frameworks.
• A strong understanding of the bidding and procurement process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding organisational and project management abilities, with the capability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A creative and strategic thinker, with an eye for detail
• Knowledge of relevant industry frameworks and clients

Opportunity to join a long-standing, reputable name in the build environment, securing a career to development, variation and progression on offer.

• Competitive salary
• Company car / allowance
• Healthcare Cover
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Shutdown period over Christmas
• Company phone & laptop
• Life Assurance

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.