We are looking for a Bid Manager to join on a full time basis:
Lead and manage strategically important/business critical project & framework bids.
Take ownership and accountability for the performance and deliverables of specific bids and act as the main “Point of Contact”.
Setting, managing and leading bid strategy/win themes, bid programme development, allocation of deliverables & the bid settlement process.
Input into the planning, programming and development of construction methodologies.
Assist Pre-construction Manager/Commercial Manager/Estimators with bid evaluation and the allocation / appropriate level of team resources for bids.
Review Tenders & enter onto Salesforce by setting up new folders for project/s, ready for review by project team.
Working from our CRM to maintain relevant information to update & complete tender /PQQ questionnaires.
Write responses for all HSQE, SV, carbon & technical questions, environmental, social value etc & liaise with our estimators on technical methodology and pricing.
Ensure all documentation is filed accordingly & submit tender / PQQ on the portal.
Keep all company accreditations up to date Construction-line, Acclaim, PQS, Safe Contractor, RISQS & ISO.
Review all company policies, toolbox talks, forms, RAMS, CPPS etc annually plus forms, quotations, etc ad hoc
Ensure all submissions are presented in a professional and consistent manner, taking extra care with client ITT word count whilst ensuring we meet all criteria in submitting a compliant bid.
Keep tender response library, EMS & QMS documents up to date.
Complete supplier questionnaires as and when received.
Key Skills / Requirements
1. Experience of working in and/or managing a bid team for either contractor or consultancy (essential).
2. Evidence of working on high value and/or technically complex construction bids incl. frameworks with input into design, planning and commercial strategy
3. A detailed understanding of construction procurement process/sequence and routes to market.
4. Good knowledge of building and general construction techniques and methodology.
5. Ability to understand and navigate portal bids/submissions.
6. Ability to author technical, quality narrative and edit the same by others.
What we can offer the right candidate
7. Competitive Salary
8. 20 days paid annual leave
9. Job Type: Part-time, permanent - Flexible working hours
10. Private medical insurance for yourself
11. Contributory pension scheme
12. Flexible and Agile working
13. Employee Assistance Programme including financial advice and guidance
14. Acceptance in to our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) after one year of continuous service