Senior Bid Manager

Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and commercially aware Senior Bid Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality bids and tender submissions across the Environment Business.

Reporting to the Bid Director, you will take ownership of complex work-winning opportunities, leading multidisciplinary teams through the entire bid lifecycle. From developing winning strategies and managing stakeholder engagement to ensuring governance compliance and submission quality, you'll play a key role in securing new business and supporting the continued growth of the division.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Bid Manager, you will:

• Lead major tender submissions and framework opportunities across the Environment Business.
• Analyse tender documentation and establish the appropriate bid team structure.
• Develop and manage bid programmes, ensuring deadlines, review stages and governance milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate and produce compelling, client-focused bid submissions.
• Draft, review and enhance technical and quality responses to maximise scoring opportunities.
• Chair bid team meetings and manage stakeholder contributions throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Define clear responsibilities and deliverables for operational teams and Subject Matter Experts.
• Lead tender reviews and progress reporting to senior management.
• Manage submission processes through portal platforms including Bravo, Ariba and other client systems.
• Present bids and approval papers through Galliford Try governance processes.
• Support mobilisation and client engagement activities following contract award.
• Promote continuous improvement, lessons learned and best practice across the bid function.
• Ensure all submissions comply with Business Management System (BMS) requirements and internal governance procedures.

Key ResponsibilitiesBid Leadership & Coordination

• Lead the preparation and delivery of complex bids from opportunity stage through to submission.
• Manage bid programmes, resources and review processes.
• Coordinate contributions from operational, technical, commercial and support teams.
• Monitor progress and ensure submission quality remains consistently high.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout the bid process.

Work Winning & Client Engagement

• Support the development of strategic win plans and customer engagement activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand and articulate Galliford Try's value proposition.
• Contribute to the development of work-winning strategies that support profitable business growth.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Manage governance approvals and bid sign-off processes.
• Present bid strategies and recommendations to senior leadership teams where required.
• Capture lessons learned and drive improvements across future submissions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.