Senior Bid Manager (Tier 1 Build Contractor)

Posting date:	09 January 2026
Salary:	£75,000 to £84,000 per year
Additional salary information:	car allowance or car + package
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	23 January 2026
Location:	Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1QE
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	VAC-337195_1767979133

Summary

Are you a dynamic Senior Bid Manager looking to join a leading highly respected tier 1 principal contractor in the North West?

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Bid Manager to join a thriving preconstruction division of one of the UK's leading build contractors. You will take the lead in bids across a wide variety of project values ranging from £30m - £250m and across both the private & public sector and across the commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, education and defence sectors.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary bid team from design stage, planning & cost management to provide high quality bid strategies, manage key client deliverables, compliance & governance & ensure the efficient bid coordination until completion.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• The successful candidate must have a track record of leading multi-disciplinary bid teams within building contracting and have proven experience in the production of competitive bid submission across major build projects.
• Have a good understanding of governance & compliance and how to present clear bid strategies and winnings bids to a wide variety of clients within the built environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to lead and influence

Salary & Package on offer:

• Base £75,000 - £84,000 dependent on experience
• Car allowance or company car option
• Private healthcare for family
• Excellent employer pension contribution up to 7%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Share incentive plan
• Flexible working - hybrid 2-3 days WFH