Peaple Talent have partnered with a market leading construction company who are recruiting for a talented Solution Designer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our bids and tenders. Reporting into the Head of Commercial and Estimating this is a key role where you will drive the development of competitive, sustainable and compelling tender solutions to support the delivery of our market-leading proposals and value propositions.
You will lead the development of operational solutions that are technically excellent, commercially viable, and compelling to prospective clients. Leveraging advanced digital tools and technology, you will integrate data insights and operational best practices to create efficient, scalable service models that meet client needs and drive long-term success.
Location - Watford
Work pattern - 3 days in the office, 2 from home but can be flexible
Salary - £80,000 - 85,000pa + car or car allowance £5250
Role and Responsibilities:
* Lead the solution design process to develop winning propositions aligned with VINCI Facilities’ offering, for hard, soft and TFM tenders.
* Collaborate closely with Proposals Managers, Estimators, SMEs, and Business Unit leads to ensure solutions are robust and competitive.
* Take ownership of the entire operational solution within the tender, from initial draft to final handover.
* Produce visual representations of delivery models and organisational structures.
* Identify risks and mitigations within proposed solutions and ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards (e.g., SFG20, ACOPs, HTML, BICSc.).
* Lead pricing strategies and supply chain alignment with solution design.
* Lead the preparation of compelling delivery methodology responses to RFI, ITT, and RFP documents, including evidence-based content.
* Maintain and improve templates, tools, and processes for solution design.
* Leverage emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance solutions.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in solution design within Facilities Management.
* Strong understanding of hard, soft services and TFM delivery models.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to analyse technical and commercial impacts, identify risks, and propose mitigations.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Power BI) and digital platforms.
* Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value creation.
* Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, or other relevant industry bodies.
* Degree-level qualification in engineering, facilities management, or other relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).