Bid Manager

Cityscape Recruitment LTD.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension

Healthcare benefits

Professional membership fees covered

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment LTD is seeking a Bid Manager for a soil and groundwater remediation contractor in the South of England. The role focuses on scoping, pricing, programming and coordinating budgets and tender responses to deliver high-quality submissions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in estimating or commercial roles, with a background in remediation or related earthworks. Travel is involved; a driving licence is essential. An excellent benefits package is on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in estimating or commercial roles, preferably in remediation.
• Estimating/Bid Management experience in remediation or civil/earthworks.
• Willingness to travel and occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Review tender information (Phase 1/2 reports, specs, logs, remediation strategies).
• Identify and engage Sub-Contractors and Suppliers for bid proposals.
• Scope project requirements: pricing, BoQ, schedules, H&S and logistics.

Skills

Estimating/Bid management

Driving licence

Job description

About the company

Our client is an award-winning soil and groundwater remediation contractor who offers practical solutions for brownfield regeneration and contaminated land problems. By using their extensive in-house experience, they aim to provide an unrivalled service tailored to their clients individual needs.

To date, our client has completed technical projects throughout the South of England for local authorities, residential and commercial developers, main contractors and consultants, either in the role of principal contractor or subcontractor, which range from small spills through to large multi-technology soil and groundwater remediation/development platform preparation on brownfield sites.

Our client recruits only the best people, who are motivated, dedicated and can work with a professional outlook. Having worked closely with this client for many years, I would highly recommend them as they offer an excellent working environment where they encourage professionals to grow. Furthermore, with a close management team, the business has the ability to offer a real family feel, assuring that you will be a name rather than just a number within the organisation.

About the opportunity

As part of my clients ongoing expansion and an increase in workload being received by their Pre-Construction Team, they are currently recruiting permanently for a Bid Manager. The main job role will be scoping, pricing, programming & co-ordinating Budgets & Tender responses to provide high quality budget / tender submissions to their clients.

• Review & understand tender information such as Phase 1 & 2 Reports, Project Specification, Ground Investigation Logs, Remediation Strategies Contract Documents, Regulatory requirements & consents, H&S requirements, Cut/Fill requirements etc;


• Identify and communicate with key Sub-Contractors and Suppliers for the purpose of putting together the Bid Proposal;


• Scope the project requirements including the drafting and completion of Scoping Letter, Pricing Schedule / BoQ, Programme / Sequencing Plans & Operational / Logistical Requirements, Cut/fill / Materials Balance, H&S requirements, etc;


• Attend Client Meetings in person either on site / at an office location and / or virtually to communicate Project Requirements;


• Forecast project financial performance and cashflow, to form a tender stage budget on secured works;


• Work closely with Project Managers & Senior Operations Team in handing over secured projects efficiently & thoroughly covering all project aspects such as H&S, Technical, Operational & Commercial;


• Support and mentor other members of the Bid Team (dependent upon experience).

About the benefits and rewards

For this opportunity, my client is targeting professionals who are looking to earn anywhere between £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, however specific remuneration will depend on experience and suitability.

Furthermore, a generous benefits package will be offered which includes an annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), a 5% employer pension contribution, the option to enrol onto a healthcare benefits scheme, payment of professional membership fees will be covered and support will be provided towards achieving professional qualifications.

In addition to this, excellent career development opportunities within this thriving and expanding business will also be available for the right professional who demonstrates drive and ambition.

About the requirements

For this opportunity, my client is looking for a professional who holds a minimum of 5 years experience, with an estimating or commercial background. Estimating / Bid Management experience in the field of remediation is preferred however experience in enabling, earthworks, civil engineering and groundworks will also be considered.

Additionally, my client is also open to professionals working within an operational role, who are keen to move into an Estimating / Bid Management position.

A valid driving licence is essential as the role will involve a reasonable amount of travel (a vehicle will be provided). Overnight stays will be required on occasion.