Strategic Bid Manager – Design-Led Engineering

AKT II Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led studio based in London is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the creation of high-quality proposals that secure new business. In this role, you will manage cross-functional teams, oversee timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with client specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural or civil engineering and a strong track record in bid management. This position offers competitive salary and benefits as well as the chance to work on innovative projects across Europe.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vibrant social calendar

Company-funded events and activities

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of design-led built environment from hands-on industry experience.
• Experience managing bids in structural or civil engineering.
• Track record overseeing tender lifecycle from assessment to submission.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tender portals and industry networks to identify opportunities.
• Work with leadership to shape bid strategy and establish win themes.
• Assemble and guide cross-functional bid teams.
• Create high-quality, compliant, persuasive proposal documents.
• Oversee timelines and budgets to ensure accuracy and schedule compliance.
• Manage communication between internal teams, clients, and partners.
• Facilitate debriefs and capture lessons learned for future bids.
• Analyze bid-related data to inform decisions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading design-led studio based in London is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the creation of high-quality proposals that secure new business. In this role, you will manage cross-functional teams, oversee timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with client specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural or civil engineering and a strong track record in bid management. This position offers competitive salary and benefits as well as the chance to work on innovative projects across Europe.