Design & Bid Manager

OCU Group; Stocksfield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a skilled Design / Bid Manager to join their team in Stocksfield, UK. This role requires a strong civil engineering background and experience in Design & Build environments. The Design / Bid Manager will lead the design and build tenders, developing innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet client requirements. Candidates should possess experience with NEC or FIDIC contracts and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Continuous professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience working with NEC or FIDIC contracts and involvement in contract negotiation.
• Strong leadership, team-management and client-facing skills.
• Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications.
• Experience using MS Project or other planning/programming software.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to define project objectives, scope and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators and take appropriate action to address issues or risks.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and standards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, stakeholders and relevant authorities.
• Attend client bid sessions, workshops and meetings as required.
• Develop value-engineering proposals and cost-effective design solutions.
• Gather detailed client feedback and support continuous improvement through lessons learned.
• Support operational handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Experience with NEC or FIDIC contracts

Strong leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications

Experience using MS Project

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Full UK driving license

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About Us

RJ McLeod, an OCU Group Company, is one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, with extensive experience across renewable energy, highways, and marine infrastructure projects. We deliver complex civil engineering solutions including highways improvements, port infrastructure, marine works, substations, underground power networks, battery storage facilities, grid stabilisation infrastructure, and wind farm developments. Our diverse portfolio spans critical national infrastructure projects across Scotland's transport and energy sectors.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Design / Bid Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong civil engineering background and experience in Design & Build environments. You will lead design and build tenders, developing innovative and cost‑effective solutions that meet client requirements. Working closely with our estimating, commercial and legal teams, you will ensure that all bids are compliant, competitive and aligned with company standards. You will report to the Pre‑Construction Manager and collaborate with the wider bid team. The role is primarily based at our Stocksfield office, with travel to project sites across the UK as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to define project objectives, scope and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators and take appropriate action to address issues or risks.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and standards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, stakeholders and relevant authorities.
• Attend client bid sessions, workshops and meetings as required.
• Develop value‑engineering proposals and cost‑effective design solutions.
• Gather detailed client feedback and support continuous improvement through lessons learned.
• Support operational handover to delivery teams.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with NEC or FIDIC contracts and involvement in contract negotiation.
• Strong leadership, team‑management and client‑facing skills.
• Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications.
• Experience using MS Project or other planning/programming software.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites when required.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Company vehicle
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• Continuous professional development support