Bid Manager

Dalcour Maclaren; Bicester; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

EAP & wellbeing support

Descrizione del lavoro

Dalcour Maclaren Limited is recruiting a Bid Manager to lead the end-to-end bid process, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and developing compelling content that wins frameworks. You will translate complex technical detail into client-focused outcomes and manage timelines to ensure timely, compliant submissions.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you will steer bid strategy, coach SMEs, and drive continuous improvement in bid quality and efficiency across public and private sector

Competenze

• Proven bid or proposal management experience.
• Strong editing and writing skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of public and private sector procurement processes.

Mansioni

• Lead submissions for public and private sector frameworks and opportunities.
• Coordinate expressions of interest, selection questionnaires and direct awards; manage timelines and inputs.
• Develop compelling bid content with win themes and differentiators.
• Support SME input, review drafts and coach for interviews to improve win probability.

Conoscenze

Bid management

Proposal writing

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Strumenti

CRM systems

Bid management software

Knowledge management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.The OpportunityYou will manage the development of high-quality bids, tenders, framework submissions and client proposals, working closely with Client Relationship Directors, Growth Directors, operational leaders and subject matter experts across the business.The successful candidate will combine exceptional bid management and bid writing expertise with strong commercial awareness, helping us identify the right opportunities, improve bid quality and increase conversion rates.This role goes beyond coordinating submissions. We are looking for someone who can challenge, influence and shape winning strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesBid ManagementLead submissions for public and private sector frameworks.Coordinate expressions of interest, selection questionnaires, mini competitions and direct award opportunities.Manage the complete bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification through to submission and interview stages.Lead bid planning, kick-off meetings, technical question review workshops, submission timelines and review cycles.Take ownership of the bid delivery by proactively managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, well written, compliant submissions.Set clear expectations for contributors, proactively chase outstanding inputs and escalate risks to the submission programme early, where required, to ensure all bids are submitted on time and to the highest standard.Content DevelopmentDevelop compelling, client-focused bid responses by critically analysing tender questions, evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies to ensure answers are tailored for maximising scoring.Translate technical information into clear client benefits and outcomes.Create persuasive executive summaries, win themes and differentiators.Maintain and develop a central bid content library and knowledge repository.Stakeholder ManagementWork collaboratively with Directors, technical specialists and subject matter experts across the business.Confidently and constructively challenge SME drafts to identify gaps, risks and areas where stronger evidence is required.Support presentation preparation and interview coaching for key opportunities.Continuous ImprovementTrack bid performance and win rates.Drive continuous improvement in bid quality, efficiency and effectiveness.Streamline future bid submissions through the use of templates, case studies and the bid library.About YouEssential Experience & SkillsProven experience in a Bid or Proposal Manager role.Excellent written communication and editing skills.Creative and bold – we want to bring our bids and presentations to life with innovative ideas.Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, omissions, compliance risks and errors before submission. Understanding of public and private sector procurement processes.Demonstrable track record of delivering successful bids and framework submissions.Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.Strong project management and organisational capabilities.Commercial awareness and understanding of business growth drivers.Ability to develop compelling client value propositions.Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.DesirableExperience within utilities, energy, transport, telecommunications or infrastructure consultancy sectors.Experience with CRM, bid management and knowledge management systems.Experience supporting presentation and interview stages for major opportunities.Benefits:Annual bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthdayVitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balancePension Scheme via The Peoples PensionLife insurance (4x Base Salary)Cycle to work scheme26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave4 Weeks paid Paternity LeaveBHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailersElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ serviceSabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ serviceProfessional development – paid study leaveMilitary service paid leave (7.5 days per year)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the yearDalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.