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Assistant Bid Manager

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Assistant Bid Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #11244

Location: Hertfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£50,000k-£55,000 (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, private healthcare, performance bonus.

Company & Project: A successful regional main contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure & Residential sectors is seeking to recruit an experienced and effective Assistant Bid Manager to join their Pre-Construction team based in Hertfordshire. This position will include Bid Writing and the opportunity to get involved in aspects of Bid Coordination and Management.

Our client has a strong order book already secured for 2026/2027, and they are continuing to target new business and add further management resource to their pre-construction team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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    Support the Bid Manager in leading PQQ, tender, and proposal submissions from inception to completion.

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    Write, edit, and review persuasive, high-quality responses for tender documentation.

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    Assist business development with scheme research, pipeline tracking, and bid strategy preparation.

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    Facilitate bid workshops to establish cohesive win themes and align submission strategies across the team.

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    Coordinate internal milestones and manage review schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

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    Consult with internal technical teams and external consultants to capture technical inputs, bespoke CVs, and project case studies.

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    Conduct site visits to better inform technical delivery and bidding strategy.

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    Prepare presentation materials and help coach project teams for mid-tender interviews and post-tender presentations.

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    Ensure all submission documents comply with mandatory requirements, client guidelines, and deadlines.

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    Maintain and expand the bid content library, including model answers, project profiles, and post-bid feedback.

Desirable Experience:

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    3+ years of experience in a bid role (Bid Coordinator, Bid Writer, or Assistant Bid Manager) for a Main Contractor.

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    Previous experience in the Construction Industry (or related field) would be advantageous, but not essential.

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    Previous roles: Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Writer OR Senior Bid Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Project packages.
BSc, NVQ, HNC or comparable qualification is desirable but not essential.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Bid Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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