Senior Bid Manager

The Company A top Main Contractor in City of London are looking to recruit a Senior Bid Manager. The successful post-holder will contribute to the planned and sustained business growth through the production of client bespoke bid proposals. Working within the major projects division on typically £100m + mixed-use projects. Key Responsibilities: * Lead first and second stage tenders * Assemble a bid team with the relevant knowledge and skills to prepare a winning bid * Follow the agreed preconstruction procedures and ensure they are implemented at each stage of the bid process * Manage the bid qualification process for new opportunities * Chair Bid launch meetings, solution development, mid-bid meetings and adjudications with senior management * Manage virtual bid teams and input from a variety of stakeholders, ensuring they are fully briefed and understanding the client bid requirements/key deliverables and develop a win plan for each opportunity * Attend feedback / debrief sessions with client on all bids. * Manage the clarification process with the client including making sure the bid team are kept fully up to date with clarifications/document changes etc. * Lead tender teams to prepare for site visits and interviews including presentations and briefing on the team on the bid theme, content and win strategy * Ownership and development of the bid programme and process from inception through to submission and thereafter where appropriate. * Co-ordinate tender queries/amendments, assessing impacts and advising the bid team * Identification of risk and mitigation strategies * Oversee and liaise with estimating team to manage cost planning process for tenders * Oversight of the preparation of accurate and robust Contractor's Proposals * Thorough review and analysis of Employer's Requirements to inform tender and potential need for derogation's * Govern main contract procurement and contract placement * Maintain close market ties - both with clients, supply chain partners and consultants - to remain abreast of market trends, potential opportunities and to ensure the company remains current Skills and Qualifications * Experience within a similar role * Proven track record in bid management and/ or project management * Worked previously with a leading national or regional contractor * Commercial awareness; experience in contract formation/ review and change management * Strong people management and interpersonal skills * Negotiating skills * Ability to communicate and influence at all levels internally and externally * An understanding of the technical implementation of BIM and digital tools * Full and proficient ability with MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Desirable: Membership of a recognised Professional body (preferably RICS or CIOB)