Bid Manager

Bid Manager Aberdeen

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a leading construction business based in Aberdeen.

• Who We re Looking For:
  We re seeking a motivated and collaborative professional who strives for excellence and works effectively as part of a team. You ll be confident in making informed decisions, capable of providing clarity on complex issues, and adaptable to changing project demands. Above all, you ll share our commitment to delivering quality outcomes and contributing to a sustainable future for the communities we serve.

  Key Responsibilities:

  Manage pre-construction activities for a range of projects.

• Prepare tender pricing and submission documents for bids.

• Develop budget costs for projects at feasibility stage.

• Produce tender reports as required by senior management.

• Monitor and manage tender correspondence, documentation, and drawings.

• Undertake cost/value investigations alongside the tender team.

• Interpret construction programmes and understand their impact on costs and deliverables.

• Identify and manage risks and opportunities associated with tenders.

• Recommend value engineering solutions to maximise commercial returns.

• Attend external and internal meetings and presentations.

• Provide cost advice to internal stakeholders and clients.

• Maintain and evolve the company s historical cost database.

• Oversee the production of tender deliverables and client cash flow forecasts.

• Ensure bids progress in line with tender programmes and that design costs are well understood, protecting the company s commercial position.

• Prepare comprehensive handover documentation for successful tenders, ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction to operational teams.

What You ll Need:

• Proven experience in a Bid, Design, Commercial, or Pre-Construction capacity within the construction industry.

• A formal construction-related qualification is preferred.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess risk and develop winning strategies.

• Sound knowledge of technical, contractual, and procurement processes.

Apply Now
If you re ready to take the next step in your career and join a respected, forward-thinking construction business, we d love to hear from you.

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.