Senior Bid Manager

1 week ago

London UK, UK, United Kingdom ChandlerKBS Full time

We are excited to announce that we have a superb opportunity to join Cumming Europe, in the role of Senior Bid Manager in our London or Manchester Office, focused on bids and new business pursuits.


The Senior Bid Manager, New Business, works closely with Cumming Group consultants to support a broad range of marketing activities to win new business through bids, RFPs, frameworks, interviews and pitches.


You will be a key member of the marketing team as we grow and expand as a business across Europe, working closely with consultants and sector leads, as well as the rest of the marketing team in Europe. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, UK & Europe, but also working with the Director of Growth, you will collaborate to produce amazing collateral, compelling project case studies, impactful client presentations, and more, and in the process improve our win rate and spot new business opportunities.


As part of the wider marketing team you will also be asked to help with relevant events, brand asset updates and internal communications, as required.


This role will be based in our London or Manchester Office, with regular trips to other UK locations. You will focus on Real Estate sector business opportunities across UK and Europe, plus cross-selling opportunities with existing clients, working with project leads. You will work closely with marketing and bid colleagues, and a colleague currently being hired into an equivalent role who will focus on Infrastructure and new sectors.


The role of a Senior Bid Manager includes the following responsibilities:


  • Work collaboratively with marketing operations and consultants to lead the proposal process, including scheduling, tracking and planning
  • Working closely with the Bid Coordinators/Managers to ensure all requirements for final bid submission are met
  • Prepare customised collateral and SOQs as required throughout the sales process for each opportunity
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Marketing, Director of Growth and business leaders to develop strategic plans to deliver against company goals
  • Participate in regular meetings and play an active role in the development of plans to win major new client or project pursuits
  • Creation of customised collateral and statements of qualifications (SOQs), proposal development, interview coaching and preparation support, information collection and organization, and consultant team support
  • Help ensure bid activity is tracked in the CRM or shared tracking system
  • Prepare customised collateral and SOQs as required throughout the sales process for each opportunity
  • Work with the operations and business development teams to prepare client presentations including presentation slide decks, rehearsal/coaching, and graphics/leave behinds
  • Participate in client debriefs around lost pursuits, identify lessons learned to increase win rates
  • Support the collection and input of project, team member, and boilerplate proposal information into the company’s various databases
  • Demonstrate leadership, versatility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and creativity while working in an environment with constantly changing priorities and deadlines
  • QA/QC materials going into proposals or SOQs
  • Proofread and edit drafts of documents created by others for spelling, grammar, clarity of communication, and consistency in formatting
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of all company services, and all materials and information required for proposal submissions
  • Perform other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions and additional duties assigned


Key Attributes:

The ability to –


  • Ability & willingness to travel to different offices across UK & Europe if necessary
  • Work with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Be highly organised and well managed


Qualifications & Skills:


  • 5+ Years marketing and business development experience in the built environment sector, with deep understanding of the bid process
  • Built environment knowledge and/or some hospitality, PBSA, BFR or similar ‘beds’ experience
  • Knowledge of bids and proposal process within the built environment sector, ideally for QS and/or PM services
  • Deep public sector bid experience; worked with both marketing, consultants and sales
  • Knowledge of hospitality or residential development projects for construction or related fields
  • Broad experience in built environment
  • CRM/tracking system experience
  • Multiple project management in parallel
  • Experience working with CRM and creating performance dashboards. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics particularly valuable
  • Broad IT skills with an eye for design and an impactful presentation, including Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Indesign and Photoshop
  • Good written English, the ability to summarise and explain longer technical proposals (additional languages a definite advantage)
  • Marketing experience and understanding an advantage, including campaign strategy and event management


The interview process will be run in three stages:


  • Shortlisted candidates will meet relevant bid coordinator/manager and senior marketing director for deeper dive on experience and background
  • Meet broader marketing team and Growth Director
  • Task/presentation from a provided brief (approx. 2-3 hours preparation) & final Q&A


Cumming Europe Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.



This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

  • Senior Bid Director

    4 weeks ago

    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom infrasearch. Full time

    SENIOR BID DIRECTOR*****This would suit a Senior Bid Director, based anywhere in the UK - hybrid role: 2 days office / site based, 3 days at home. £SIX figure salary (fully negotiable) with excellent benefits package including circa 50% bonus, excellent corporate benefits*****Job PurposeThis role forms a key part of the Senior Leadership Team within a...

  • Senior Bid Director

    3 days ago

    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom infrasearch. Full time

    SENIOR BID DIRECTOR*****This would suit a Senior Bid Director, based anywhere in the UK - hybrid role: 2 days office / site based, 3 days at home. £SIX figure salary (fully negotiable) with excellent benefits package including circa 50% bonus, excellent corporate benefits*****Job PurposeThis role forms a key part of the Senior Leadership Team within a...

  • Senior Bid Writer

    3 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Bidrecruitment Full time

    I am working with a market leader within the education sector who work across public sector frameworks across the UK. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Bid Writer to work from their North East office or have the option to work hybrid or remotely, the salary for this vacancy has a range of £35k to £40k. This role can be based nationally as the choice...

  • Senior Bid Writer

    3 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Bidrecruitment Full time

    I am working with a market leader within the education sector who work across public sector frameworks across the UK. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Bid Writer to work from their North East office or have the option to work hybrid or remotely, the salary for this vacancy has a range of £35k to £40k. This role can be based nationally as the choice...

  • Bid Manager

    4 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom MBA Full time

    We are partnering with a global organisation who are looking to add an experienced Bid Manager to add to their existing team. Experience in managing the strategy, development, creative design, review, completion and submission of RFIs/RFPs is a must The client is an award-winning insurance company with a significant stake in the UK claims market. They are...

  • Bid Manager

    4 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Invision Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Bid Manager – (Remote Working) – Top 10 Civil Engineering Contractor - £85,000 Basic + Package. Invision Recruitment are currently representing a regionally structured civil engineering company, working out of seven offices across the country. Work-life balance is extremely important to them and their regional set-up means that able to offer good work /...

  • Bid Manager

    3 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Invision Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Bid Manager – (Remote Working) – Top 10 Civil Engineering Contractor - £85,000 Basic + Package. Invision Recruitment are currently representing a regionally structured civil engineering company, working out of seven offices across the country. Work-life balance is extremely important to them and their regional set-up means that able to offer good work /...

  • Bid Manager

    1 week ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom IRIS Software Group Full time

    IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services and one of UK’s largest privately held software companies.We help organisations to make better business decisions by developing integrated software solutions to minimise admin, make business processes more efficient and give more time to do what’s valued.We started...

  • Bid Manager

    4 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Tate Recruitment Full time

    Bid ManagerRemote/HybridStaffing & Recruitment Business The role is responsible for managing the bid function for three of our recruitment businesses across a variety of sectors; creating engaging content and providing strategic direction for all bids, proposals and providing content for presentations. This is a high profile role that requires interaction...

  • Bid Project Manager

    3 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Grosvenor Talent Ltd Full time

    Bid Project Manager, Plymouth, £30k - £40k (DOE) + CommissionMy Client is a well established and very successful, provider of essential safety equipment serving a wide range of customers across the UK. They pride themselves on their family-oriented culture and commitment to continuous improvement. They are looking for a talented and driven Bid, Project...

  • Bid Manager

    1 week ago

    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom Heat Recruitment Full time

    Calling all experienced Bid Writers/ Tender Managers!! We are partnering with a multi-award-winning commercial cleaning & facilities management company who have an expert focus on high-end commercial clients from education, luxury retail to corporate offices, and even royalty. Having started as a family business over 15 years ago, it now employs over 1,000...

  • BID and Solutions Lead

    3 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Brightsmith | B Corp™ Full time

    Great opportunity to support a scaling EV charging company in their search for a Bid and Solutions Leader This position is an essential senior role that will help the company to finalise and new partnership solutions by supporting heavily in the BID and advisory process , focused specifcally in winning BIDSA within the public sector. To be successful in this...

  • Bid Writer

    4 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom AM Recruitment Ltd Full time

    DUTIES Working with Bid Manager and wider team to support in producing winning tenders throughout their entire lifespanFollow the agreed bid management procedures ensuring they are implemented at each stage of the bid lifespanLiaise with other departments to understand different funding stream operations to support with the bid processDownload potential...

  • Senior Bid Writer

    3 weeks ago

    London, UK, United Kingdom VGC Group Full time

    Senior Bid Writer Location - London Salary - £50-70,000 per annum (dependant on experience) My client are a tier 1 contractor who are currently working on a number of major projects across the UK are looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join their team. This is an opportunity for someone to take a real step up in their career. The Senior Bid Writer is...

  • Bids Manager

    2 weeks ago

    London, UK, United Kingdom Savills Full time

    Role Overview We’re growing our team and we’re now looking for a tenacious Associate Director Bid Manager to play a key strategic role in our team of advisors. We need someone who leads in the delivery and implementation of new ideas and champions latest industry thinking in their bids. You will build client relationships, maintain focus on bidding for...

  • Senior Bid Writer

    4 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Momentum Security Recruitment Full time

    Senior Bid WriterSalary: Up to £70,000Location: Hybrid, candidates should be happy working in London around twice a week. This market leader provides best in class solutions to the security & facilities management sector. They offer a dynamic and supportive working environment where you will have the opportunity to progress and work with an extensive...

  • Senior Bid Writer

    3 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Momentum Security Recruitment Full time

    Senior Bid WriterSalary: Up to £70,000Location: Hybrid, candidates should be happy working in London around twice a week. This market leader provides best in class solutions to the security & facilities management sector. They offer a dynamic and supportive working environment where you will have the opportunity to progress and work with an extensive...

  • Proposal Manager

    4 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Bid Recruitment Full time

    A prominent construction company based in London is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager to join its Head Office team on a permanent basis. This role involves overseeing tender processes for civil engineering infrastructure projects and ideally would like someone from an M&E background.Responsibilities include:Ensuring thorough comprehension of client...

  • Group Head of Major Bids

    3 weeks ago

    UK, UK, United Kingdom Nature Nurture Landscapes Full time

    Group Head of Major BidsAbout Nurture Group:The Nurture Group, is an award winning national service provider consisting of three leading brands: Nurture Landscapes, Gavin Jones and Rokill Pest Control Services.Nurture Landscapes specialises in grounds maintenance, winter gritting and interior and exterior plant display services, mainly to the corporate...

  • Bid Manager

    4 weeks ago

    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom The Green Recruitment Company Full time

    The Green Recruitment Company have been exclusively engaged by a UK-leading Next-Generation Grid-Connection and SmartGrid solution provider – to support in their continued growth across the UK.Backed by a large international energy trading & assets management business, and a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure investments, the...