Job Description
Build your Future with Us!
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. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.
The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects. We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money. We work across several sectors and are partners on a number of framework agreements, creating value in every project we deliver.
We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.
As our business continues to grow particularly in N. Ireland and we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Bid Manager to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects via Frameworks.
Why join us?
* Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
* Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
* Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
* Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options. (Check out our full list of benefits on our website)
What you will be doing
Reporting to the Bid Director, the role of Bid Manager is strategic whilst providing direction to the bidding team. Working on a variety of tenders, PCSDAs at one time the Bid Manager will manage the team encouraging the best bid response in all areas. You will lead from the front and by example and take responsibility for client and client team engagement.
As Bid Manager you will also be responsible for the following key tasks:
* 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 address 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
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
* Preferably degree or equivalent construction or design qualification
* CIOB, MAPM, MICE, RICS etc
* A background in core Bid Management, Pre-Construction, Planning, Estimating, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Project Management is preferred
Experience