Bidding Manager (Construction & Engineering)

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Plans and leads the delivery of bids and proposals, following the Mace bid process, to high quality and accurate tender responses in line with the company’s brand, position and processes. Translates win strategies and business objectives into smart, compelling, consistent, customer-focused, error-free documents and presentations, project managing activity through department bid plans and escalating risk to bid leader/board where required. Bid manager leads and contributes to improvement activities and projects that improve Mace's ability to win work as directed by their line manager.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leads bid strategy, aligning with client drivers, technical and commercial objectives, governance, and market insights.
• Facilitates collaborative workshops to develop compelling, client-focused propositions.
• Manages the bid programme, defining deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and ownership.
• Analyses tender documentation and coordinates clarifications to ensure compliance and quality.
• Oversees content development, ensuring consistent, high-quality submissions aligned with brand standards.
• Drives continuous improvement, sharing best practice and contributing to enhanced work winning capability.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.
• Strong organisational and project management capability.
• Excellent written English and ability to develop compelling, accurate bid content.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Our values

**Safety first - Going home safe and well:**We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.