We are looking for a Bid Manager to join on a full time basis:
Lead and manage strategically important/business critical project & framework bids.
Take ownership and accountability for the performance and deliverables of specific bids and act as the main “Point of Contact”.
Setting, managing and leading bid strategy/win themes, bid programme development, allocation of deliverables & the bid settlement process.
Input into the planning, programming and development of construction methodologies.
Assist Pre-construction Manager/Commercial Manager/Estimators with bid evaluation and the allocation / appropriate level of team resources for bids.
Review Tenders & enter onto Salesforce by setting up new folders for project/s, ready for review by project team.
Working from our CRM to maintain relevant information to update & complete tender /PQQ questionnaires.
Write responses for all HSQE, SV, carbon & technical questions, environmental, social value etc & liaise with our estimators on technical methodology and pricing.
Ensure all documentation is filed accordingly & submit tender / PQQ on the portal.
Keep all company accreditations up to date Construction-line, Acclaim, PQS, Safe Contractor, RISQS & ISO.
Review all company policies, toolbox talks, forms, RAMS, CPPS etc annually plus forms, quotations, etc ad hoc
Ensure all submissions are presented in a professional and consistent manner, taking extra care with client ITT word count whilst ensuring we meet all criteria in submitting a compliant bid.
Keep tender response library, EMS & QMS documents up to date.
Complete supplier questionnaires as and when received.
Key Skills / Requirements
- Experience of working in and/or managing a bid team for either contractor or consultancy (essential).
- Evidence of working on high value and/or technically complex construction bids incl. frameworks with input into design, planning and commercial strategy
- A detailed understanding of construction procurement process/sequence and routes to market.
- Good knowledge of building and general construction techniques and methodology.
- Ability to understand and navigate portal bids/submissions.
- Ability to author technical, quality narrative and edit the same by others.
What we can offer the right candidate
- Competitive Salary
- 20 days paid annual leave
- Job Type: Part-time, permanent - Flexible working hours
- Private medical insurance for yourself
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible and Agile working
- Employee Assistance Programme including financial advice and guidance
- Acceptance in to our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) after one year of continuous service