About Barhale Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: Water Transport Built environment Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including: Tunnelling MEICA Temporary and permanent design Steel-fabrication Signs (design and fabrication) Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/ Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA Why join Barhale? As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success Senior Bid Manager The Role Identify business opportunities that align with the Barhale Business Strategy, particularly aligned to the own region. Develop appropriate relationships with external parties to help progress opportunities and winning submissions. Secure work by value and type to meet Barhale's objectives. Work with the Proposals Director to develop customer solutions and prepare responses. Oversee all quality, technical and commercial aspects in accordance with company procedures. Develop “best practice” systems and processes and implement across the other regions. Maintain and build relations between the Walsall office and other offices and regions. Key Responsibilities Identify business opportunities that align with Barhale Business Strategy and (where appropriate), find appropriate companies with whom to form partnerships and to provide support in developing PQQ & Tender responses. Review Barhale Business Strategy Liaise with other offices, regions and partners to identify opportunities to meet that strategy. Review Client Business Plans and understand Client business requirements Develop those opportunities into PQQs or tenders seeking bid writing support as required. Develop business relationships with external parties to support responses to PQQs or tenders Allocate opportunities to bid managers to prepare responses Complete Go/No Go assessment Chair Weekly Tender and Marketing review meetings Develop and implement strategies for winning bids Review tender documentation to identify and record key requirements and risks Liaise with Directors, Regional Managers, Proposals Director and external parties, to develop bid strategies. Oversee and lead bid teams in the planning and delivery of PQQ & Bid submissions in line with agreed strategies Deliver PQQs and Tenders in line with corporate procedures and guidance, including arranging commercial reviews, writing compelling responses with technical input from regional technical teams and managing kick-off, mid-tender and adjudication meetings. Be the point of contact with customers during the tendering process Handover to Operational teams at contract award For complex bids, support the operational teams in the transition period of new contracts or when needed Oversee the preparation of "handover packs" Present basis of bid (non-estimating Complete Case Studies to maintain tender collateral and present key customer requirements Compliance with corporate governance requirements Develop best practice business development processes across the Barhale business. Ensure bids are prepared promptly, in accordance with company procedures Ensure that Adjudication meetings are arranged and an appropriate sign-off is achieved Ensure sign-off of any significant post-tender amendments by an authorised person Manage Bid Manager and administrators as a Line Manager Training Ensure that the Competency Matrix is delivered for each new estimator and document achievement to ensure the correct level of training is both delivered and applied Essential: Engineering or commercial background Experience in managing teams in researching the marketplace, understanding the Client's business strategy, marketing and bidding Understand commercial aspects of bidding, including risk management Proficient in writing informative content for tenders and PQQs. Chartered, Incorporated or similar Business Improvement and process management skills Able to review and improve written bid submissions Desirable: Knowledgeable of working within the built environment, ideally Civil/MEICA sectors Caring and investing in you Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression Development supported by internal and externally delivered training Continuous service awards Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk