Bid Manager

Galliford Try; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Cycle to Work

Private medical

Job summary

Galliford Try in Leicester is seeking a Bid Manager to lead strategically important bids for projects and frameworks. You will own bid strategy, coordinate bid teams and engage with clients and design teams to secure opportunities.

The role requires strong written English, experience in construction bids, and willingness to travel across the UK as needed. You will report to the Pre-construction/Bid leadership and contribute to governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with construction or related field.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• Experience delivering bids for construction projects or frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategically important bids and bid teams.
• Own bid strategy, win themes, and bid programme development.
• Coordinate deliverables and client/design-team engagement.
• Analyse PQQ and Tender documents and allocate resources.
• Lead tender review meetings and report progress to Directors.
• Input into planning, programming and construction methodologies.
• Deliver high-quality bids aligned to client requirements.
• Support governance and bid evaluation with senior leadership.

Skills

Bid management

Client engagement

Strategic bidding

Project leadership

Risk management

Document control

Written English

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title –Bid Manager

Location –Leicester

An opportunity has arisen for a Bid Manager to join the team at Galliford Try

What you will be doing:

• Leading and managing strategically important/business critical individual project and framework bids.
• Taking ownership and accountability for the performance and deliverables of specific opportunity Bid Teams and act as Main “Point of Contact” with Client/Design Teams.
• Setting, managing, and leading bid strategy/win themes; bid programme development; allocation of deliverables; tender settlement process and client engagement sessions.
• Analyse PQQ and Tender documents and resource and manage a suitable bid team to deliver the bids.
• Arrange and lead tender review meetings and report to the business Unit Directors on progress.
• Developing risk identification, mitigation, and alternative proposals.
• Inputting into planning, programming, and the development of construction methodologies.
• Delivering high quality bids that clearly articulate our offer in response to client specific requirements/needs.
• Assisting the Pre-construction Director with bid evaluation, governance, and the allocation of appropriate level of team resources to bids.
• Ensure continuing feedback on contractual/commercial developments, outlining positive and negative issues identified during delivery, with a key focus upon risk management.

Competency Requirements

• Industry specific knowledge of Bid Managing within the Construction market.
• Proven track record in the sector or similar role, preferably with a main contractor.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• Flexibility to meet time pressures to deliver high quality submissions on time.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Adaptability and drive to progress the role into other areas including Business Development as and when necessary.
• A naturally inquisitive nature to challenge ideas and provide innovative solutions.
• Display a creative flair in their writing and ensuring high standards of accuracy and document control.
• Collaborative attitude An understanding of the importance of work winning strategies/themes/differentiators and their application into submissions

Technical/Professional Qualifications:

• Degree qualified – preferably in a subject with a high focus on creating high-quality written work.
• Have previous experience in either a consultancy or construction business.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK.
• Adaptable and able to deal with changing project requirements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other desktop publishing software packages.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.