Who are we
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.
In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.
About The Role
We are looking for a commercially driven Manager, Bid Management to lead strategic bid and business development initiatives across our Facilities Management services and projects.
In this role, you will drive the full bid lifecycle — from opportunity identification and bid qualification to pricing strategy and proposal submission — while working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and value-driven solutions.
What You Will Be Doing
Business Development
Drive business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and expand market share across targeted market segments
Build strong client relationships and lead proposals, presentations, and pitches to support business growth
Bid Management, Pricing & Commercial Strategy
Lead the full bid lifecycle from bid qualification and pricing strategy development to submission, commercial evaluation, and post-bid win/loss analysis
Develop financial models, pricing structures, and commercial analysis by evaluating historical data, market trends, cost drivers, and client requirements to ensure competitive and sustainable pricing
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with operations, procurement, technical, finance, legal, and support teams to validate commercial assumptions and deliver integrated bid solutions
Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely submission, compliance, and alignment of bid strategies and deliverables
Networking & Market Intelligence
Build and maintain industry networks to stay informed on market trends competitor activities, and business opportunities
Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and commercial analytics to support strategic planning, pricing decisions, and bid/no-bid recommendations
We’re Looking For Someone Who’s
Bring at least 3 years of experience in bid management, business development, tender management, or commercial strategy
Experienced in financial modelling, pricing strategy, commercial analytics, and proposal development
Strong in stakeholder management, presentation, and client engagement skills
Analytical, commercially driven, and able to manage multiple bids and priorities effectively
Experience in Facilities Management, built environment, engineering, or project-based industries is advantageous
Holds a Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field
Why Knight Frank?
Lots of opportunities for growth and career development.
A supportive, collaborative team that values what you bring to the table.
Continuous learning and development to help you advance.
If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career in property management, we’d love to hear from you!
Competitive salary
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
Skills Required
- 3 years of experience in bid management
- Experience in financial modelling
- Experience in pricing strategy
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Facilities Management or related field
What We Do
At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential. Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected. Inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we’ve created a workplace where opinions are respected, where everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where they’re rewarded for excellence. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be. At Knight Frank, we value our vibrant online community and appreciate your active participation on our social channels. We strive to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all users. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone: - We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, however, they should be shared in a constructive, respectful manner. - We reserve the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with our policy and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. - Please treat each other with courtesy and respect. Hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content of any kind will not be tolerated. Our moderators reserve the right to remove any content and any user who violates these guidelines that are intended to maintain a welcoming and respectful community. Thank you for being a valued member of the Knight Frank community.
