Bid Manager

Atkins Search have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager to join a leading, Nottingham based construction main contractor.

Our client is a privately owned business with a strong reputation across the Midlands for delivering construction excellence across various sectors, including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial developments. Their people-first approach promotes career growth and employee wellbeing.

• Established Reputation: Trusted in the industry and recognised for delivering quality in every project.
• Diverse Portfolio: Projects range from £1M to £30M, including work on major public frameworks and private sector builds.
• Growth-Oriented: Exciting strategy to expand its footprint, with robust leadership and team-oriented culture.
• Local Focus: Projects are regionally based across the Midlands & North, minimising travel and enabling work-life balance.

As a Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing pcsa and framework lead schemes, contributing 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.

You will be working alongside Bid Managers and a wider Preconstruction team, focussed on work-winning across various sectors, applying your expertise to deliver high-quality bids and tenders.

• Lead the entire bid process for new and existing clients and 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 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
• 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

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

• Competitive salary package, tailored to your experience
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous benefits, including pension contributions and holiday entitlement.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking company
• The chance to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects

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.