Excellent opportunity for a Bid Manager to join a leading tier 1 main contractor based in Berkshire.
My client is very reputable privately owned business looking for a Bid Manager for their Construction division, mainly focusing on the MOJ, higher education, DFE, data centres and office sectors, on major projects up to £250m.
The current is made up of three preconstruction managers, two existing bid managers, a proposal writer and a bid writer who you will be working closely with.
They would like someone who understands how construction projects are delivered and has some technical knowledge of building construction and methods, as well as knowledge on the planning and design stages within preconstruction.
The Bid Manager will not just be a processor, they will be responsible for developing relationships with customers, clients and consultants. They are looking for someone proactive, who doesn’t just identify a problem, but can also come up with a solution to solve it.
The focus of this role is work winning, bidding and developing bid strategies. There is also the opportunity for the candidate if successful in winning work to progress to Pre Construction Project Manager, leading the team.
Candidate needs to come from a construction background, who can work across both the public & private sectors and follow the process of a framework bid as this is something the client is extremely busy with.
Bid Manager & Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end tender process
- Managing the bid process from pre-qualification through to final submission.
- Developing bid programmes and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Assessing tender requirements and identifying key win themes.
- Working with senior leadership to define the bid strategy and approach
- Coordinating programme, logistics, design, and delivery strategies.
- Ensuring bid solutions are both deliverable and commercially viable.
- Develop relationships with customers, clients and consultants
- Managing contributions from internal stakeholders and external consultants.
- Developing compelling content around methodology, programme, risk management, social value, sustainability, quality, and health & safety.
Bid Manager requirements
- Construction related degree / qualifications
- Experience working as a Bid Manager for a tier 1 main contractor in the built environment
- Experience working on large, complex projects
- Some technical knowledge of building & construction methods
- Knowledge on the planning & design stages within pre construction
Bid Manager Benefits
- Above market rate salary
- Travel allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Excellent annual leave package
- Competitive pension & benefits
- Further progression & development opportunities
- Friendly & supportive culture
- Opportunity to work for a leading main contractor
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