About The Role
Job Title: Bid Manager
DIVISION: Building North
LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car Allowance Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme
Job Summary
As a Bid Manager at GRAHAM, you'll be instrumental in securing profitable projects across the UK. You'll lead the
production of high-quality submissions for our sector clients, ensuring our bids are competitive and compelling.
You will collaborate with in-house departments (SHEQ, Planning, Design Management, HR) as well as external design consultants and supply chain partners. You will ensure all team members contribute effectively towards producing top-tier submissions that meet our clients' expectations.
Job Description
GRAHAM Construction’s Building Division in Glasgow is seeking a dynamic and experienced Bid Manager. This pivotal role involves leading bid submissions, developing strategies and managing the bid process to secure projects across a diverse range of construction sectors. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the highest quality and competitiveness in our submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Bid Submissions: Manage the bid process for projects to ensure timely completion to high standards
• Develop Bid Strategies: Formulate comprehensive bid strategies and campaigns to position GRAHAM favourably before the bidding process begins.
• Collaborate with Leaders: Work closely with subject matter experts to ensure client and project drivers are fully integrated into our bids.
• Prepare Bid Documentation: Create essential bid documents, such as deliverables and bid plans, ensuring thorough and compelling submissions.
• Engage with Internal Teams: Partner with internal teams and subject matter experts to develop robust technical solutions and write compelling bid responses
• Innovate: Continuously seek innovative approaches and new ideas in bid strategy, management and writing to uphold and enhance GRAHAM's strong bidding performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Proven experience in bid management, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contractual agreements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in creating and managing comprehensive bid documentation.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Why Join GRAHAM Construction?
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and frameworks.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
Apply Now: If you are a motivated and experienced Bid Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today to join our team at GRAHAM Construction. Help us continue to build success through innovative and high-quality bid submissions.
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential:
• Strong understanding of the construction market.
• Thorough knowledge of construction techniques.
• Proficient in engineering design principles.
• Comprehensive grasp of the tendering process within the construction industry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Access to a car and a clean driving licence.
• Proven track record of successful submissions in the UK market, leading to project conversions.
Desirable:
• Degree-level education or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous experience of bidding in the education and health sectors
Behavioural Competencies
Essential:
• Effective Communication: Adapt communication style to suit different audiences, creating clear and effective written documents and reports. Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Planning and Prioritising: Strategically plan and prioritize tasks around departmental and team objectives. Identify medium- and long-term opportunities and challenges, developing new approaches accordingly. Maintain strong attention to detail, consistently producing accurate results. Work efficiently under pressure, meeting deadlines and managing workload effectively.
• Problem Solving: Objectively assess each situation to ensure all outcomes are thoroughly evaluated before deciding on an appropriate course of action.
• Innovation: Drive the change process by helping others see the need and value for change and proactively managing implementation. Translate change vision into actionable plans, maintaining focus and persistence. Anticipate and effectively address resistance to change, securing buy-in by preparing and involving those affected.
• People Management and Team Leadership: Coordinate with the team to achieve objectives and accomplish tasks. Share information and exchange experiences, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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