via indeed · 8 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Bid Manager (13410)

Tilbury Douglas
Birmingham Full-time
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The opportunity

Working with the NaSA Sector Directors and Bid Director, you will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of framework and projects bids from the identification of opportunities through the complete lifecycle of the bid process.

You will work collaboratively with our business wide expert pre\-construction and construction delivery teams to shape winning bid strategies and craft high quality, innovative proposals ensuring Tilbury Douglas is successful.

The role will also be responsible for maintaining our central bidding information database, including bidding best practice and preparing forecasts of framework bidding activity across the business.

What you will be doing

  • Appraisal of client documentation to evaluate opportunities

  • Organising bidding governance, resources and strategy formulation

  • Preparing bid programmes with clear deliverables and progress management throughout the bid

  • Supporting the development of winning bid submissions \- high quality written responses that clearly articulate our offer to meet client needs.

  • Working with Sector Directors and regional leads to formulate and develop alternative proposals, including value engineering and optioneering to give Tilbury Douglas a competitive edge

  • Preparing presentations and attending interviews

  • Supervising the input of bid support, including bid writers, co\-ordinators, graphic designers and any external advisers that may be engaged

  • Managing our central bidding database

  • Business wide reporting of framework and strategic project bidding information
What we need form you
  • HNC/D or degree level in construction related subject or Business Management, English, Marketing or similar

  • Experience of working on high value and/or technically complex bids

  • An understanding of procurement processes and routes to market

  • Awareness of contractual matters

  • Effective communication, both written and verba

  • Ability to write and edit technical narrative (essential)

  • Self\-motivated, with enthusiasm and desire to win

  • Entrepreneurial approach to solution development

  • Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines

  • Attention to detail

  • Experienced in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (essential)

  • Professional accreditation (desired).
What we can offer you
  • Competitive salary

  • Car Allowance

  • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)

  • 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years

  • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)

  • Life Assurance

  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave

  • 2 days volunteering opportunities

  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Professional membership fees

  • Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food \& groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more

  • Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

+ Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
+ Dental Insurance
+ Travel insurance
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit\-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

We look forward to receiving your application!

  • Reference:

13410
  • Security Clearance:

BPSS \- Pre\-employment
  • Position Type:

Full Time
  • Hours:

37\.5
  • Contract Type:

Salaried \- Permanent

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