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Bid Manager
Locations
Newbury (preferred) or Milton Keynes
Overview
Are you an experienced Bid Manager who enjoys bringing people together to shape clear, compelling proposals? Do you thrive in environments where collaboration, curiosity, and thoughtful challenge lead to better outcomes?
If so, this could be a great next step.
We're looking for someone with solid experience in bid management gained within the construction sector. You may have worked on bids for schools, defence, healthcare, or commercial projects — or perhaps you bring experience from similar complex environments and are ready to apply it in a new setting. The core question is: Do you know how to turn technical ideas into a story that resonates with clients?
Role Responsibilities
In this role, you'll:
- Guide the bid process from early engagement through to final submission.
- Shape the narrative: identify what matters most to the client and the clearest ways to explain methodologies, ensuring commercial, operational, and technical inputs align into a cohesive story.
- Work closely with colleagues across the business to bring clarity, structure, and direction to each bid.
- Ensure every section is thoughtful and aligned, rather than simply coordinating documents.
- Play a key role in preparing teams for interviews, maintaining momentum, fostering engagement, and encouraging thoughtful conversations.
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About the Role
This role is primarily based in Newbury, but Cambridge is also considered.
You'll thrive if you are:
- Organized and calm under pressure.
- Comfortable shaping ideas with various stakeholders.
- Enjoys asking thoughtful questions and creating clarity from complexity.
- Passionate about helping teams put their best foot forward.
Requirements
What You Will Bring
- Substantial experience of leading bids for large/major construction projects.
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What We Offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Be part of a purpose-led, family-owned business with a strong commitment to social value.
- Work on meaningful projects that make a real difference to communities.
- A supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves at work.
- Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.
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Commitments
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
We do not discriminate based on criminal records; all applications are assessed on an individual basis. Some roles may require additional checks.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and opt into the scheme.
- Reasonable adjustments are available—please contact recruitment@wates.co.uk.
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