Bell Contracts & Co Ltd are a professional construction company which operates throughout the UK and Ireland. We provide construction, property redevelopment and refurbishment services across various sectors.

This role has been introduced as a result of continued growth and ambitious expansion plans. It represents an excellent opportunity for a proven bid professional to step into a pivotal position, with the scope to build and lead a dedicated bids team over time.

Your new role as Bid Manager

As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, from identifying opportunities through procurement portals to producing high-quality, competitive submissions. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop compelling proposals that showcase the consultancy’s capabilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring procurement portals and other channels for new opportunities.
• Leading the preparation, coordination, and submission of bids and tenders.
• Writing and tailoring internal CVs, case studies, and capability documents.
• Maintaining a central bid library and templates.
• Supporting wider business development activity and growth strategies.
• Establishing best practices in bid management.
• Building and leading a bid function as the business grows.

What you’ll need to succeed as a Bid Manager

To be considered, you should demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing bids with a Civil Engineering sector, ideally within a contractor environment
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively with senior colleagues.
• A commercial mindset and enthusiasm for supporting business development.
• Ambition and adaptability, with the drive to grow alongside the business.

What’s in it for you?

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package that includes

• Competitive salary
• 30 days paid holidays including public holidays per annum.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay provision.
• Income Protection and Life Assurance Scheme.
• Personal Development plan and pathway for career progression.
• Company culture that encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and personal development for all employees.

Skills:
Bids Management Bidding Tenders Tender Writing Proposal Management Tendering Project Bidding