Bid Manager - Civil Engineering
Glasgow-Based | UK-Wide Projects
Permanent | Full-Time
Our client, a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint a Bid Manager to support a growing pipeline of work across Scotland and the North East of England, largely driven by major energy and infrastructure projects.
This opportunity is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced Bid Manager or a Senior Bid Writer looking to step up, this role offers the chance to take greater ownership of the bid function and play a key role in securing future work – overseeing the full submissions process, contributing to bid strategy, and supporting the development of a small team of bid writers.
The Role
- Help to lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, from initial enquiry through to submission
- Take overall responsibility for the quality and delivery of submissions
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, including commercial, operational, and technical departments
- Coordinate input from across the business to develop compelling, compliant bids
- Oversee and support a small team of bid writers
- Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and strengthen pre-construction relationships
- Contribute to continuous improvement and post-tender reviews
Projects Include
- Windfarms
- Battery storage facilities
- Flood and coastal protection
- Substation works
- General civil engineering and infrastructure projects
Who This Could Suit
- An experienced Bid Manager looking for a new challenge
- A Senior Bid Writer ready to step into a more senior, strategic role
- Candidates from a range of professional or educational backgrounds with strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills
- Individuals with experience managing complex processes, deadlines, and multi-stakeholder input
- Those interested in developing their career within a commercially focused, project-led environment
Why Join
- Join a business with a strong reputation and long-standing industry presence
- Take ownership of a key function within a growing team
- Opportunity to step into a leadership position and shape the bid process
- Work within a collaborative and professional office environment
- Be part of a business actively investing in its future pipeline and people
Legal Information
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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