Bid Manager

Bid Manager - Fit Out and Refurbishment

Location: Merseyside

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Package

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, forward-thinking fit out and refurbishment contractor based in Merseyside. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial, retail, leisure, and education projects across the UK. With sustained growth, an expanding client base, and a commitment to collaboration and innovation, this employer offers a vibrant and supportive environment for ambitious professionals.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to lead and coordinate complex, high-value tenders across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, retail, leisure, and education. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will play a key strategic role within the Pre-Construction team, developing winning bid strategies and ensuring best-in-class submissions from inception through to handover.

Responsibilities will include:

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Leading the full bid lifecycle including PQQs, ITTs, RFIs, and contractor proposals
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Identifying and evaluating new tender opportunities via portals, frameworks, and direct invitations
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Developing tailored bid strategies aligned to client needs and company strengths
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Using first-principles estimating for labour, materials, and plant to ensure competitive pricing
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Coordinating internal teams (design, commercial, Handamp;S, PM) to ensure a robust submission
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Preparing clear, compelling bid content including executive summaries, technical responses, and methodologies
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Managing external consultants and specialists where required during the tender stage
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Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards including CDM, Building Regs, and ISO
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Assessing bid-related risks and proposing mitigation strategies
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Acting as the main point of contact for client-side communication during the bid process
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Supporting post-bid activities including interviews, presentations, and delivery handovers
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Conducting lessons-learned reviews to continuously improve bid performance

What you will need to succeed:

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Proven experience in a similar Bid Manager or Proposals Manager role within the construction, fit out, or refurbishment sector
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Excellent knowledge of UK tendering procedures, construction methodologies, and procurement routes
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Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience with pricing and cost planning
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines
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Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to foster collaborative bid environments
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Proficiency with bid management software and MS Office tools
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Solid understanding of health andamp; safety, CDM regulations, and pre-construction protocols

What you get in return:

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Competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 plus a comprehensive package
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Career progression and professional development opportunities within a growing business
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Opportunity to work on high-profile, national projects across varied sectors
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Join a supportive, experienced team
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Collaborative and inclusive work culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and doing business the right way

Ready to make your next career move?
Apply today to take the next step in your bid management career with a business that truly values its people and projects.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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