Bid Manager

My client is a World a Leading Construction & Civil Engineering Company. They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis an experienced Bid manager with a strong grasp of Civil Engineering Projects ideally in their core sectors of Highways, Rail, and Tunnelling. My client supports a hybrid working environment and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home two days per week. Role Accountabilities; * Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation. * Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success * Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kickoff / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use outo * Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure. * Manage tender programme. * Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion. * Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director * Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties * Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points * Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary. * Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain * Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services * Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions * Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties * Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries * Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy * Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial * Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan * Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy * Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent * Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kickoff) * Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission * Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known * Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders * Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as powerpoint slides onto corporate database. Required Experience; Sound knowledge of the UK construction market Knowledge of relevant legislation Knowledge of Civil Engineering Projects Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Strong presentation and Client communication skills Sound knowledge of the company governance and procedural requirements for work Winning. 5+ years’ experience in Construction Good communication skills (written, oral) Ability to present to Clients Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter Benefits: Competitive basic salary Company car or generous car allowance Company Pension Scheme Private Heathcare Training & Career Development Paid Holidays to include Bank Holidays