Senior Bid & Contracts Manager

About the role

GAP Group, the UK's largest independent equipment hire company, is looking for an ambitious and commercially astute Senior Bid & Contracts Manager to join our growing Commercial function. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a newly created role, shaping how GAP manages high value bids, tenders, and contracts across the entire business.

If you're someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys working across multiple specialist divisions, and wants real visibility at senior leadership level, this is the role where you can truly get your hands on something significant.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the full lifecycle of bids and tenders, from early qualification right through to post submission negotiation

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating customer contracts and framework agreements

• Ensuring all commercial terms support GAP's operational, financial and risk standards

• Working closely with senior leadership and divisional teams to shape commercially competitive proposals

• Identifying commercial risk and recommending practical mitigation strategies

• Managing contract renewals and supporting teams in delivering contractual obligations

• Elevating the quality, consistency and efficiency of bids across the business

• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer procurement teams

• Continuously improving processes, tools, and content within the bid and contracts function

What We're Looking for

• Proven experience in senior bid, commercial or contracts management roles (ideally within construction, plant hire, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors)

• Strong understanding of public & private sector procurement

• High commercial acumen with the ability to interpret legal and financial information

• Exceptional writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Highly organised with strong project management capability and the ability to deliver under pressure

• Confident influencing style with the ability to challenge constructively

• Collaborative approach and ability to work across multiple specialist divisions

• Ability to analyse risk, negotiate effectively, and improve commercial outcomes

• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high quality outputs

• Resilient, proactive, and eager to learn about all areas of the business

About GAP and What We Offer

You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provide - supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way.

That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game

• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success

• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one

• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application—we'll take it from there.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.