Bid Manager/Writer NEW

Coleman James

A leading organisation operating within the Housing and Construction sector is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and producing high-quality tender submissions, supporting the business in securing new contracts across Responsive Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Retrofit and Refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating the bid process from initial tender review through to final submission.
• Developing, writing and reviewing high-quality tender responses, proposals and supporting bid documentation.
• Ensuring all bid submissions meet client specifications, evaluation criteria and submission deadlines.
• Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to gather information and develop competitive proposals.
• Producing compelling, tailored bid content that demonstrates the company’s capabilities, experience and value proposition.
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Identifying opportunities to improve bid quality, processes and overall success rates.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Bid Coordinator or similar role within the Housing, Construction or Property Maintenance sector.
• Proven track record of producing successful tender submissions within the Social Housing sector.
• Strong understanding of tender processes, bid management and client requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and commercially focused proposals.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and company car.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Excellent training, development and professional qualification opportunities.
• Opportunity to progress within a growing and supportive organisation.

This is a permanent position, and Coleman James are acting as an Employment Agency.