Bid Manager

Farrans Construction; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the bid process and deliver impactful proposals. This role requires collaboration with a dynamic team and offers opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in bid management, knowledge of best practice techniques, and the ability to work under pressure. Join us to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bidding best practice techniques, e.g. Shipley, APMP.
• Practical experience of bid management.
• Ability to effectively plan own workload and that of others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full life cycle of the bid process from Go/No Go to contract award.
• Lead the bid team to achieve a compliant and compelling bid submission.
• Formulate a winning bid strategy with the senior management team.

Skills

Knowledge of bidding best practice techniques

Practical experience of bid management

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to plan workload effectively

Experience in a civil engineering role

Tender/pre-construction environment experience

Job description

Overview

As a Bid Manager in the Civils Division at Farrans Construction, you will lead the bid process to deliver impactful proposals that align with our strategic goals. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure submissions are competitive and compelling, enhancing our chances of winning new business. We welcome applications from experienced Bid Managers and those ready to advance from Bid Coordinator roles, with opportunities for career advancement and skills development.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for managing the full life cycle of the bid process from Go/No Go to contract award
• Effectively lead the bid team to achieve a compliant and compelling bid submission
• Formulate a winning bid strategy with the senior management team, based on an assessment of client drivers and priorities
• Implement bid kick-off meetings to communicate the winning bid strategy and inform all parties of the individual responsibilities for the bid, including scope of response, timing and review process
• Regularly review bid progress, taking action to ensure compliance with the winning bid strategy. Escalate issues within the chain of command where conflicting pressures apply
• Interrogate the commercial, technical and bid submission responses to drive a best value offering to the Client
• Encourage an integrated team approach, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the bid process
• Write or contribute to sections of the quality response
• Lead the Farrans team in preparation of presentations for tender interviews
• Manage the tender clarification process, during and post bid stages
• Strive for continuous improvement within the pre-construction process, including the application of best practices in bid management
• Seek client feedback in respect of all submissions to drive improvements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bidding best practice techniques, e.g. Shipley, APMP
• Practical experience of bid management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to effectively plan own workload and that of others, work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations
• Prior experience in a civil engineering role and/or bidding environment
• Experience of working within a tender/pre-construction environment

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don\'t hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

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