Head of Bid Management

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Swindon

Permanent | Full-Time

Competitive + Package

Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Bid Management to lead its national work-winning function. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing bid managers, estimators, coordinators, and writers, while collaborating with directors and technical teams to drive successful tender outcomes across complex civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and mentor multidisciplinary bid teams.
• Develop and execute bid strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure bids meet governance, compliance, and quality standards.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between commercial, planning, and operational stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and solve bid-related challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in tender processes.
• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, and training within the bid department.
• Manage departmental reporting, budgeting, and performance tracking.

Required Experience:

• Strong track record in leading work-winning teams in the construction sector.
• Sound knowledge of UK construction, civil engineering, and procurement legislation.
• Skilled in NEC/JCT contracts, pricing mechanisms, and preconstruction strategy.
• Excellent client-facing, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

This is a high-impact, strategic role offering the chance to shape the future pipeline of a major international contractor.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation or apply today.