Senior BID Manager / Pre Con Manager - Main Contractor

Job Description:

📌 BID Manager – Main Contractor (Tier 1 / Tier 2)
Location: East Midlands
Salary: Competitive + Package
Recruiting on behalf of a leading Main Contractor

Are you an experienced Pre-Construction / BID professional with a proven track record of leading successful tender submissions for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors? Our client—a highly respected main contractor with a strong project pipeline across the Midlands—is looking to appoint a BID Manager to strengthen its Pre-Construction function.

🔍 The Opportunity

You will take full responsibility for managing the bid process from initial opportunity through to contract award. This includes oversight of Stage 1 bids and guiding the team through Stage 2 PCSA development, ensuring high-quality outputs and win strategies that secure new work.

Working alongside Pre-Construction, Estimating, Planning, and Delivery teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping successful submissions and delivering commercially sound, compelling proposals.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle across Stages 1 & 2

• Coordinate multidisciplinary BID teams to produce high-quality, winning submissions

• Develop bid strategies, programme inputs, and client-focused solutions

• Drive PCSA development and manage information flow throughout Stage 2

• Ensure compliance, governance, and quality assurance throughout all submissions

• Build strong internal relationships and contribute to continuous improvement in bid processes

🎯 We’re Looking For

You will ideally come from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting background and have held one of the following roles:

• Pre-Construction Manager / Lead

• Senior BID Manager

• BID Manager

You must be experienced in leading pre-construction and bid teams, managing complex tenders, and coordinating the end-to-end bid process through both Stage 1 bid wins and Stage 2 PCSAs.

Strong communication, excellent organisation, and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines are essential.

💼 Why Apply?

• Work with a major contractor known for quality, innovation, and staff development

• Join a high-performing pre-construction team with a strong pipeline of work

• Competitive salary + benefits package

• Real opportunity to shape winning bids and influence future project success