Bid Manager (Construction)

TL;DR

Bid Manager (Construction): Leading the tendering function to secure new business opportunities for electrical and security infrastructure solutions with an accent on end-to-end bid process management and commercially competitive submissions. Focus on producing accurate cost estimates, identifying value engineering opportunities, and coordinating internal stakeholders to meet strict deadlines.

Location: South East London, UK

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Company

A growing specialist contractor delivering electrical, security and infrastructure solutions across a range of sectors.

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification through to submission and project handover.
• Review tender documentation, identify risks, and prepare high-quality, compliant bid responses.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure bids are delivered on time and to a consistently high standard.
• Produce accurate cost estimates and support commercially competitive pricing strategies.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to maximise profitability and improve win rates.
• Build strong relationships with clients, procurement teams, and framework providers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Bid Management, Estimating, or Tender Management within the electrical, mechanical, M&E, security systems, or wider construction sector.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience preparing accurate cost estimates and pricing submissions.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management, organisation, and project coordination skills.
• Location: Must be based in or able to commute to South East London

Nice to have

• Knowledge of public sector procurement, PQQs/SQs, NEC, or JCT contracts.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and specialized bid management or estimating software.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and ambitious business environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
• Genuine ownership of the bid process from start to finish.
• Permanent employment contract.