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Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager - Fire Safety

Preventr • Permanent / Full-time • Remote (GB) • £50,000 - £60,000 / year • 3m ago

Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager

Location: UK (Remote hybrid with occasional travel to London HQ)

Salary: Highly competitive base + bid win bonus + career progression to Commercial Manager/Director

Company: Preventr – National full-service fire safety specialists (www.preventr.co)

About Preventr

Preventr is a full-service fire safety company delivering integrated active, passive, and fire door solutions nationwide. With accreditations including BAFE, BM TRADA, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and Constructionline Gold, we serve a diverse range of clients across sectors, combining deep technical expertise with a client-first approach. Now entering a new phase of scale and structure, we’re building a best-in-class commercial function—and we’re looking for standout talent to grow with us.

Why Join Us?

Competitive package: Competitive base salary + bid win bonus
Career path: fast-track progression from Bid Manager → Commercial Manager → Commercial Director
Impact & autonomy: Drive our bid function, shaping go-to-market strategy
Learning support: Access to training, mentorship, and industry certifications
Flexible working & benefits: Hybrid model; work your hours to suit you, pension, extra holiday purchase, laptop

Role Overview

We're seeking a motivated Bid Manager to lead our tender responses and grow into a senior commercial leadership role. You’ll:

Manage full bid lifecycle for fire safety tenders (RFI, RFP, ITT), liaising with technical, pricing, and operations teams
Craft compelling technical and commercial content that differentiates Preventr
Conduct bid/no-bid analysis and opportunity qualification
Work closely with senior leadership on strategy, pricing, and go/no-go decisions
Coordinate submission planning and ensure compliance and high-quality delivery
Over time, take ownership of bid processes, mentor sales staff, and support commercial negotiations

You’ll Have:

Proven bid management and writing experience – ideally in fire safety, building services, M&E, security or similar sectors
Excellent written and verbal communicator with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple bids and tight deadlines under pressure
Commercial awareness to develop winning pricing strategies and win themes
Proficiency in MS Office and bid tools (pricing models, document platforms)
Self-motivated, strategic thinker, team player
Preferably degree educated

Progression Path

Year 1–2: Lead bid responses and writing; refine processes and win rates
Year 2–3: Transition into Commercial Manager responsibilities—pricing strategy, contract negotiations, supplier alignment
Year 3+: Take on Director-level duties—owning commercial outcomes, bid team leadership, and business unit performance

What You’ll Gain