Senior Bid Manager

Overview

In this role you lead high-value bids for major UK infrastructure projects, shaping win strategies and coordinating cross-functional bid teams. You will manage the full bid lifecycle, from PQQs to tenders, ensuring timely submissions and value-driven solutions. You will collaborate with the Commercial Structure to optimise client specifications and drive win opportunities, contributing to Murphy’s pipeline and market growth.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• discretionary annual bonus
• above market rate pension
• life assurance
• professional development support
• wedding bonus / enhanced family leave benefits

Responsibilities

• Compile PQQ documents and tender deliverables
• Oversee implementation of work winning processes, procedures, and toolkits
• Develop and implement win strategies
• Review scope in PQQ/tender documents and create a detailed launch pack
• Develop bid programmes and mobilise PQQ/tender team resources
• Re-engineer client specifications to add value
• Manage client dialogue throughout the bid
• Prepare presentations for internal and external audiences
• Manage portal uploads and clarifications
• Ensure actions are completed before submission and maintain CRM entries

Key requirements

• Experience delivering high-value bids (50m+) across Water, Transport, Highways, Airports or Ports
• Full knowledge of bid lifecycle from OJEU notices to PQQ, Tender and Post Tender Interviews
• Ability to re-engineer client specifications to create value-added solutions
• Proactive bid management experience
• Strong critical/analytical review of potential bids

• Proactive leadership and team motivation
• Effective client communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Bid lifecycle management
• PQQ and Tender preparation
• CRM upkeep and bid tracking

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