BID MANAGER - BUILDING / CONSTRUCTION
(LONDON OFFICE / REMOTE HOME WORKING SPLIT)
Company:
Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 building & FIT OUT main contactor based in London. Also includes mix of remote working.
An opportunity has arisen within a successful regional business to join the pre-construction department in a key role within the work winning team.
Operating across a range of sectors in both the private and public sectors working for a diverse range of clients from government departments to private developers. Working with a team of commercial, technical, operational, and external partners you will coordinate and manage the bid process for construction projects up to £20m in line with the company’s brand, position and processes. From receipt of initial RFP/ITT documents you will lead a bid team to ensure the right technical and commercial offer is brought together into a winning proposal within often tight deadlines.
The candidate should have previous experience within a bid management role, working within the construction sector or related industries. They should possess a detailed understanding of the work winning process, understanding how to develop client focused strategies into smart, compelling, consistent, customer-focused documents and presentations. The candidate should have some technical knowledge of construction, be efficient, able to meet deadlines and co-ordinate a team.
The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm and drive to look beyond the obvious and seek to drive solutions. You should be a self-motivated individual - not afraid of a challenge, be results driven and have an entrepreneurial approach to solution finding. You will provide enthusiasm, innovation, curiosity and drive and have a talent for wanting to seek out the winning edge.
You will be guided by a strong, well established senior leadership team that are committed to your professional development in a supporting, friendly, diverse working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Appraisal of ITT/RFP documentation to identify key risks and opportunities.
- Organising and leading bid strategy meetings.
- Formulating bid programmes.
- Leading the bid management process.
- Undertake detailed Client, project and Stakeholder research.
- Working with the bid team to develop a bespoke strategy for each bid.
- Provide guidance and develop answer plans to ensure the strategy is embedded in the tender submission.
- Follow the companies bid process and ensure all activities follow corporate governance.
- Review tender documents to understand the Client requirements and deliverables and respond accordingly.
- Stakeholder engagement including management of input from various stakeholder groups including construction, fit out, design and estimating.
- Set tender deliverables, establishing owners and setting deadlines for content.
- Monitoring and reporting on progress / tender programme.
- Management of client and consultant communications, including the dissemination of information to the team and organisation of the appropriate actions.
- Write/develop non-technical content such as executive summaries, H&S, quality, CVs, experience etc.
- Provide support on the development of technical content where required - understanding and resolving complex technical, strategic, and business issues.
- Proofread copy and ensuring returns are compliant and align with client requirements and bid strategy.
- Ensure that project solutions demonstrate clear USPs and key strategic advantage.
- Leading the development of a timely bid response that exceeds our client’s expectations.
- Preparing presentations and attending interviews.
- Formulating and developing alternative proposals inc. value engineering and optioneering.
- Input into the planning and programming and the development of construction methodologies.
- To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning (ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same).
- Develop and contribute to a shared bid library.
- Promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
- Contribute to new ideas to improve the business and bid process.
- Contribute to the businesses Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
- Champion company values.
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.
-Good knowledge of building, fit out and general construction techniques and methodology (desirable).
-Proficient use of Microsoft Office inc. Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
-Competent use of Adobe Creative Cloud products, in particular InDesign (highly desirable).
-A good understanding of the differences between Public and Private Sector Clients and how our response should be tailored to suit.
-Track record as a Bid Manager with a successful construction related business.
- Excellent English language (vocabulary), grammar and communication skills
- Adaptable to deal with changing project requirements and deadlines
- A naturally inquisitive nature to challenge ideas and provide new innovative solutions
Location:
London
Also mix of office and remote work available.
Remuneration:
The successful Bid Manager will receive:
*£75,000 - £90,000 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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