Bid Manager

Location:

Essex, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£50000 – £60000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Project

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132670702

Posted On: 

02 February 2026

Bid Manager

Location: Essex (Hybrid / Remote options available)
Salary: GBP50,000 GBP60,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We’re working with a growing specialist contractor within the construction and environmental sector who is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to join their team.

This is a key hire for the business and a great opportunity for someone who wants real ownership of the bid process, the freedom to shape how things are done, and the chance to make a genuine impact on company growth. For the right person, this role can offer hybrid or remote working.

The Role

As Bid Manager, you’ll manage the full bid lifecycle and be responsible for delivering high-quality, winning submissions.

Key responsibilities:

* Managing bids from opportunity stage through to final submission
* Leading PQQs, ITTs and framework applications
* Developing win strategies with internal stakeholders
* Writing, reviewing and editing bid content
* Coordinating input from technical, commercial and operational teams
* Maintaining and improving bid templates and content library
* Reporting on bid pipeline and performance

The Person

We’re looking for a confident and organised Bid professional with strong writing skills.

You’ll ideally have:

* Proven experience as a Bid Manager / Senior Bid Writer
* Background in construction, civils, environmental or engineering sectors
* Experience managing multiple bids simultaneously
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A proactive and detail-focused approach

What’s on Offer

* Salary GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 (depending on experience)
* Hybrid or remote working for the right candidate
* High-impact role with genuine ownership
* Growing business with long-term progression
* Supportive and collaborative team environment

This is a great opportunity for a Bid Manager who wants a role with autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to really shape a growing business.

If you are interested in the position, apply now!

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