McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit‑outs, and small works projects across sectors including health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail and residential.
We are looking for a Bid Manager to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects via frameworks.
Responsibilities
* Manage a programme of projects in the Pre‑Construction / PCSDA phase
* Agree the Bid Win Strategy with the Pre‑Construction Director and Bid Director
* Develop a Bid Programme
* Organise, chair and attend tender progress meetings, both internal and external
* Develop a thorough understanding of potential risks and opportunities and ensure the team addresses them respectively
* Ensure contract documents are thoroughly reviewed and collaborate with Commercial and Estimating teams to understand and agree tender position
* Ensure Agreed Floor Layouts, User Requirement Document, Functional Requirement Proposal or other Tenant/Employer documents are adequately reflected / captured in the design
* Research and gain a wider understanding of a scheme
* Maintain excellent working relationships with the Client
* Key Account Management
* Assist with Business Development activities as required
* Travel as appropriate throughout the UK
Qualifications
* Preferably degree or equivalent construction or design qualification (CIOB, MAPM, MICE, RICS, etc.)
* Background in core Bid Management, Pre‑Construction, Planning, Estimating, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Project Management is preferred
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Prior knowledge of Frameworks
* Experience working with different forms of building contract including JCT, NEC and bespoke
* Understanding of Target Cosy, two‑stage, single stage and negotiated tendering
* Confident communicating with colleagues and senior members of management
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Flexibility in approach
* Strong team ethic
Benefits
Competitive Package
Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
McLaughlin & Harvey is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.
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