Description As a Bid Manager in the Build Division at Farrans Construction, you will lead the bid process to deliver impactful proposals that align with our strategic goals. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure submissions are competitive and compelling, enhancing our chances of winning new business. We welcome applications from experienced Bid Managers and those ready to advance from Bid Coordinator roles, with opportunities for career advancement and skills development. Responsibilities • Take responsibility for managing the full life cycle of the bid process from Go/No Go to contract award • Effectively lead the bid team to achieve a compliant and compelling bid submission • Formulate a winning bid strategy with the senior management team, based on an assessment of client drivers and priorities • Implement bid kick-off meetings to communicate the winning bid strategy and inform all parties of the individual responsibilities for the bid, including scope of response, timing and review process. • Regularly review bid progress, taking action to ensure compliance with the winning bid strategy. Escalate issues within the chain of command where conflicting pressures apply. • Interrogate the commercial, technical and bid submission responses to drive a best value offering to the Client. • Encourage an integrated team approach, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the bid process. • Write or contribute to sections of the quality response. • Lead the Farrans team in preparation of presentations for tender interviews. • Manage the tender clarification process, during and post bid stages. • Strive for continuous improvement within the pre-construction process, including the application of best practices in bid management. • Seek client feedback in respect of all submissions to drive improvements. Qualifications • Knowledge of bidding best practice techniques, eg Shipley, APMP • Practical experience of bid management • Accuracy and attention to detail • Able to effectively plan own workload and that of others, work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations • Prior experience in a civil engineering role and/or bidding environment • Experience of working within a tender/pre-construction environment