WSR are recruiting for a Bid Manager for our Client based in Milton Keynes.
Job Title:
Bid Manager
Role Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes – Fully office based
Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7:30am–4:30pm & Friday - 7:30am–3:30pm
Bid Manager Role Overview
Our client is looking for a driven, detail-focused Bid Manager with experience in the construction or door manufacturing sector to create commercially competitive bids that bring complex projects to life. This is your chance to work at the heart of construction innovation, where technical know-how meets strategic thinking.
In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in project development—translating architectural drawings and specifications into accurate, compelling proposals that set projects up for success. You'll combine industry knowledge, product expertise, and creative problem-solving to ensure our solutions stand out from the competition.
Join a thriving, forward-thinking team as a Bid Manager , where you'll play a key role in pricing projects with precision and insight.
Bid Manager Responsibilities:
- Create high-impact, professional bid documents that resonate with clients and stakeholders specifications.
- Coordinating with the estimating team and project consultants to update current quotations and negotiate optimal pricing with suppliers, ensuring the project remains competitively priced
- Advising on specification compliance and identifying opportunities for value engineering.
- Collaborating with architects, contractors, and suppliers to gather all the right information.
- Reviewing tender documents to shape clear project briefs for the estimating team.
- Staying up to date with fire regulations, industry standards, and competitive products.
- Using CRM systems like Pipedrive and leveraging Excel to keep projects on track.
- Supporting Project Consultants with quote revisions and technical queries.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of our systems and confidently highlight their advantages over competitors
Bid Manager Skills, Qualifications and Attributes:
- Previous experience in estimating, bid management, or related roles within the construction or fire door industry.
- Confidence interpreting architectural drawings and specification
- A deep understanding of fire compliance, industry regulations, and construction practices.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with CRM tools.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A solution-focused mindset with the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality work.
Estimator Benefits:
- 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) – increases with service
- Private Health Insurance & Life Insurance
- Free onsite parking and gym access
- Bonus scheme and employee recognition awards
This is your chance to make your mark in a business where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence come together. If you're ready to elevate your career and become a vital part of a growing team, apply now and bring your estimating expertise to life!
