BID MANAGER - BUILDING / CONSTRUCTION
(WEST YORKSHIRE OFFICE / REMOTE HOME WORKING SPLIT)
Company:
Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 building main contactor based in West Yorkshire, near Leeds. Also includes mix of remote working.
Opportunity to play a key role bidding for regional public and private sector projects including Education, Healthcare, Commercial, PRS and Student Accommodation schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full ownership of the allocated bid – high standard compelling proposal/ offer delivered on time;
- Responsible and accountable for the production of the tender and facilitating a positive efficient team performance;
- Provide leadership, energy and enthusiasm on the bid;
- Main “Point of Contact” with Client/Design Team;
- Innovative to create the winning operational and/or commercial edge;
- Understand and align bid strategy with key stakeholders, client drivers and customer needs;
- Agree key and adequate tender resources (staff) and bid requirements with the respective Estimating Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, Design & Planning Manager, and Regional Directors;
- Develop bid programmes, allocate all tender deliverables, bid and answer plans and dates required – ensure all of the team understands their deliverables and by when;
- Continual/ weekly checking/ challenging of the bid process/ progress with the whole bid team – ensuring best practice and deadlines are maintained;
- Develop, agree and approve answer plans with the rest of the bid team;
- Agree specific roles and responsibilities for each team member on the bid;
- Organise, chair, tender launch, internal/external mid tender, regional settlement and Group adjudications;
- Organise commercial and operational peer reviews if appropriate;
- Organise mid-bid or red team reviews;
- Organise and chair weekly bid reviews;
- Continue as main point of contact for client if bid is successful until contract/post contract if required;
- Build relationships with client/design team/key stakeholders during bid period;
- Writing, editing and proofing bid submission responses using persuasive and positive language;
- Reading and understanding framework or tender submission documents;
- Research and write highly specific responses which generally are technical / construction based and client focused in nature;
- Being able to communicate effectively with other staff involved with the bid;
- Able to work to tight deadlines whilst producing the highest standard of work;
- Willing to interact with the team and offer suggestions, innovation and ways to continuously drive improvement;
- Understand and align bid strategy with key stakeholders, client drivers and customer needs
- Carry out research (web based or otherwise) on clients and projects to aid and tailor the written responses;
- Attend site visits if necessary to aid responses;;
- Liaison with Business Development for key bid intelligence and win themes;
- Researching and collating regional best practice in terms of site delivery, innovation, social value and client testimonials to be utilised in bid submissions;
- Take ownership for gathering and drafting tender clarifications;
- Coordinate risk and opportunity reviews to make sure our bids are robust, thorough but generate and engaging and efficient offer appropriate for the risk-profile of the scheme
- Liaising with internal colleagues, estimating, planning, commercial, project management, bid writing, submissions co-ordinator and graphic designer and the like to ensure a coordinated approach to the bid submission;
- Ensure bid feedback and debriefs are collated, analysed and fed back into future tenders to maintain an environment of continual improvement;
- Assist in preparing and attending post tender interviews and presentations where necessary.
Requirements:
To be considered for this Bid Manager vacancy you will likely have the following attributes:
- You Strive for High Quality and take pride in your work.
- Previous employment as a Bid Writer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Proposals Engineer, Submissions Manager, Tender Writer, Bid Author or Bid Coordinator.
- Ideally Previous Main Contractor employment, alternatively candidates with previous employer with Subcontractors and Consultancies will also be considered.
- Ideally previously work on building sector projects but not essential.
- Preferably degree qualified in a subject with a high focus on creating high quality written work
- Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-writing skills
- Excellent English language (vocabulary), grammar and communication skills
- Adaptable to deal with changing project requirements and deadlines
- Familiarity with Microsoft and other desktop publishing software packages
- A naturally inquisitive nature to challenge ideas and provide new innovative solutions
Location:
West Yorkshire (Near Leeds)
Also mix of office and remote work available.
Remuneration:
The successful Bid Manager will receive:
*£45,000 - £60,000 Basic (Dependent on experience)
Other benefits include:
- Car allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
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