Bid Manager

Job description

Job Title: Bid Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package (DOE)

We’re working with a growing and forward-thinking main contractor to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to support the continued expansion of their social housing refurbishment division, specialising in cladding remediation and retrofit projects.

This is a key strategic role where you will take full ownership of the bid function, leading the preparation, writing, and submission of high-quality, winning tenders. You’ll coordinate bid teams across pre-construction, commercial, technical, and operational departments to ensure fully compliant and competitive submissions.

The business is seeing strong growth within the social housing sector, with a secure pipeline of local authority and framework opportunities, particularly across cladding replacement, fire safety works, and energy retrofit programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and write end-to-end bid submissions for social housing refurbishment projects
• Build, coordinate, and manage internal bid teams and external contributors
• Work closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams to develop winning bid strategies
• Manage bid programmes, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Interpret local authority tender requirements and ensure full compliance
• Support pre-construction and client engagement activities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Bid Management experience within social housing refurbishment or planned works
• Strong experience bidding to local authorities (essential)
• Experience in cladding remediation, fire safety, or retrofit projects (highly desirable)
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced, growing environment

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 + package (DOE)
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to shape and lead the bid function
• Strong long-term pipeline and career progression

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English