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Job Title: Senior Bid Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1038

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£80k-£90k + benefits package inc car allowance, healthcare, pension.

Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential and Education are currently recruiting for an experienced and effective Senior Bid Manager to complement their Pre Construction team and hold a strategic position within their business.

The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors.

Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2025 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, working hands on writing bids and leading a team of up to 5 pre-construction colleagues.

Previous experience in managing pre-con teams of 5 staff including planning, estimating or design disciplines is essential along with a background in bid writing would also be advantageous.

Desirable Experience:

5 years+ UK experience as Bid Manager for a Main Contractor, in addition to previous experience working in a construction role or as a Bid Coordinator or Senior Bid Writer
Extensive experience managing bids for construction projects c£10m+.
Strong track record securing projects and leading a team.
Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.
Previous roles: Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Estimator OR Design Manager OR Planner OR Framework Manager OR Senior Bid Writer.
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; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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