bid manager.

Location

Wath upon Dearne

Salary

50k/year - 70k/year

Job Type

Permanent

Work Style

On-site

Posted

27 August 2026

About this Role

We are currently supporting a leading organisation within the Housing and Construction sector in the search for an experienced and motivated Bid Manager to join their growing team.

Our client specialises in Responsive Maintenance, Decarbonisation, Refurbishment and Sustainability, delivering high-quality services that improve homes and communities across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional looking to take the next step in their career and join a forward-thinking organisation that offers a collaborative and supportive working environment.


The Role

As Bid Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's growth by developing high-quality, compelling and client-focused tender submissions.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary bid team, you will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and producing content for tenders, proposals and other bid-related documentation.

You will work closely with colleagues across operational, commercial and technical teams to gather information and develop clear, persuasive responses that demonstrate the organisation's capabilities and provide a strong proposition to prospective clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, engaging and delivered within agreed timescales.


About You

We are looking for an experienced bid professional with a strong understanding of the Housing or Construction sector.

You will ideally have experience working on bids relating to planned or responsive maintenance, retrofit, sustainability, decarbonisation or refurbishment.

You will be a confident communicator with excellent written skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.


Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience in a Bid Manager, Bid Writer or similar role.
  • Strong industry knowledge, ideally within Housing or Construction.
  • A proven track record of working within the housing sector.
  • Experience delivering successful tenders and bid submissions.
  • Experience within one or more of the following areas:
  • Planned Maintenance
  • Responsive Maintenance
  • Retrofit
  • Decarbonisation
  • Sustainability
  • Refurbishment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  • The confidence to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach.