The Company My clients are a very well-established blue chip main contractor operating from their regional offices in South Wales and Bristol regions. They work on projects with values up to £10's of millions in value covering new build, refurbishment, general construction, health care, education, commercial, heritage, conservation and residential sectors. Projects are typically located in South Wales and the Bristol region. Due to their continued success in winning work by both tendering and via Framework agreements, with both new and existing clients they are looking to recruit a Bid Manager to join their busy and vibrant team on a permanent basis, working in and around the Bristol area and covering the South Wales area. Salary & Package On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the South West’s longest established main contractors who have an enviable reputation with their clients for handing over quality projects, which as a result leads to lots of repeat business. This is an organisation where individuals are recognised and you are not just a number. Salary and package details are: - Very competitive negotiable Salary (based on experience) Bonus Scheme (defined) up to 15% of salary Company Car or Car allowance Pension contributions up to 6% 26 days holiday PLUS bank holidays with the possibility to earn extra holiday Health Care Death in service benefit of 4 x salary after qualifying period Mobile phone Laptop Fuel Card The Role You’ll be undertaking the Bid Management of both Work Winning Bids as well as the delivery of projects in preferred bidder status - on time and within budget to a successful conclusion, positioning our client with the best possible chance of success. Work Winning - You’ll be responsible for planning and managing all aspects of the bid, ensuring effective and inspirational bid management is provided, establishing winning strategies, implementing writing plans as quality lead. Understanding and interacting with the overall company business to allow projection of benefits to customers through the clients proposals, you’ll propose their programme strategy, whilst providing support and assistant to other bid team members. Preferred Bidder – As Bid Lead you’ll offer leadership and strategy to other Bid Team members whilst fostering excellent relationships with the Clients to ensure delivery of an excellent Customer Experience through effective management of Design, Cost and Programme whilst communicating effectively with the Senior Leadership Team. The Candidate The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a Bid Management role and have a strong construction industry experience background, working for a main contractor on similar sized projects. Communication, attention to detail and working collaboratively are crucial in this role. You will have a positive attitude and confident approach, being able to communicate with people at all levels. The working environment is second to none, so If you are interested in this opportunity please apply now as my client is looking to make an immediate appointment