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Bid Manager Location: Can be based in Dartford, St Albans, Derby (Hybrid working available) A well-established UK contractorspecialising in building refurbishment, energy-efficiency upgrades, and planned maintenance is looking to appoint an experiencedBid Manager. The company works across multiple sectors, with a strong presence insocial housing, and is known for its culture of care, accountability, and collaboration. With a strong pipeline of projects and a track record of delivering high-quality, complex work, they offer excellent opportunities for long-term career growth. About the Role As Bid Manager, youll take full responsibility for theend-to-end bid process, managing submissions for construction and infrastructure projects, primarily within the social housing sector. Youll coordinate inputs from estimating, planning, commercial, and delivery teams, ensuring each bid is compliant, competitive, and aligned with client expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage bids from tender review through to submission and post-tender clarifications. Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and integrate technical, commercial, and delivery information. Develop compelling, client-focused responses tailored to social housing tender requirements. Manage bid timelines, review content for quality and accuracy, and ensure compliance with internal governance. Maintain bid libraries, templates, and response tools. Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and feedback analysis. What Were Looking For Minimum 5 years experiencein a Bid Manager role within aTier 1 main contractor. A solid track record writing successful bids forsocial housing contracts. Strong knowledge of UK construction tendering processes. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate input from various teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign is a plus. Organised, detail-driven, and proactive. Why Apply? Flexible office base:Dartford, St Albans or Derby Hybrid working some home working available Competitive salary:70,000 75,000 Join a respected, growing business with a people-first culture Work on technically challenging, design-led projects Strong career development opportunities Apply nowto take the next step in your bid management career with a contractor that values quality, collaboration, and long-term success. TPBN1_UKTJ