Bid Manager

The Company:

We are working with a leading building contractor whose North West Regional Office has created an excellent reputation for delivering interesting projects for leading blue-chip clients valued to £50 Million.

They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat, negotiated business.

Their senior management team are dynamic, knowledgeable and very approachable.

They are a real North West success story who have grown consistently over the last 5 years despite COVID's influence and already have a strong pipeline of work for 2024 and beyond in markets that are unlikely to be significantly affected if there is a downturn in the Construction Sector.

They typically make double digit margins on projects and more importantly are aware of their social responsibilities so encourage their staff to take part in volunteering days (both in the UK and abroad), provide gym membership and other wellbeing initiatives, work with colleges to encourage the next generation in to the industry and provide electric vehicle charging points at their office.

The Role:

They are looking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to join their Pre-Construction team in their North West Regional Office.

The role includes the responsibility for overseeing end to end bid submissions for existing and new clients.

The role reports in to the Pre-Construction Director and has responsibility for ensuring the success and profitability of bids.

Involvement in bid/no bid decision making.

Key to the success of this role is to ensure that all the client’s questions are answered persuasively with the correct level of detail giving the bid the best possible chance of success.

You will assemble and manage the bid team with technical, operational and commercial staff.

Complete PQQs, capability assessments, quality submissions.

Working with the Pre-Con Director you’ll develop and champion win themes and strategies.

Be responsible bid writing and presentation, setting and keeping to timeframes, client engagement and presentations.

Manage and update Bid Library, seeking best practice.

Manage Framework opportunities.

Manage suppliers.

Carry out site visits.

Proof read all documentation that leaves the building.

You:

To be successful in this role it’s likely that you will be an experienced Bid Manager or you may be carrying out bid management as a part of your current duties with the construction industry.

You will have an in-depth understanding of the construction market and be able to inspire confidence in internal and external stakeholders.
You will be commercially aware and based in or be able to commute to the North West of England daily.

Rewards:
Great financial package with excellent & wide-ranging benefits.
You will be working with a company who are a recognised market leader in their sectors and who can provide a challenging and supportive work environment.
This is a new role and there's a real opportunity to shine, expectations for success are very realistic.
As a growing business opportunities for progression will be available.