Bid Manager

R&A Consultants Ltd
Position: Bid Manager
Location: UK Wide (Remote with travel as required)
Salary: £80,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare (after 6 months)
Hours: Monday to Friday

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a leading FM & critical infrastructure service provider, supporting growth within the data centre and mission critical environments. This is a key role with responsibility for managing end-to-end bid and estimating activities across a wide portfolio of services including Design, Build, Manage & Maintain solutions.

This is a great opportunity for a high-calibre bid professional to help shape and grow a major division of the business, while working closely with senior leadership and multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from pre-qualification through to final submission
• Lead estimating efforts and ensure accurate, competitive pricing across M&E, fit-out, civils and lifecycle works
• Develop compelling proposals with clear commercial and technical narratives
• Collaborate with design, commercial, operations, and procurement teams
• Engage directly with clients to understand needs and develop winning solutions
• Produce professional bid documentation and presentations
• Maintain oversight of the bid pipeline and report progress to senior stakeholders
• Support the continuous improvement of the company s integrated data centre offering
• Manage commercial and technical risk throughout the bidding process
• Lead and develop the estimating team

Candidate Profile:

• Strong bid management experience within FM, data centre, or mission critical environments
• Background in managing bids valued between £0.5m £15m, ideally including TFM services
• Experience in pricing M&E, lifecycle replacement, energy, and fit-out packages
• Skilled in managing complex, multi-stakeholder submissions under tight deadlines
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value-driven solutions
• Clear and persuasive communicator both written and verbal
• Technically qualified to HNC level (or equivalent); APMP or PRINCE2 qualification preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, InDesign, and other bid development tools
• Organised, driven, and comfortable working remotely and travelling as needed

Why Apply?

• Join a high-performing team in a growing sector
• Play a key role in securing major contracts and shaping service solutions
• Benefit from long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits including bonus and car allowance

If you re a motivated Bid Manager looking to lead high-value proposals in a fast-paced, evolving sector apply now to take the next step in your career.