Bid Manager

Kenton Black; England; Hybrid; GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Bid Manager. The ideal candidate will manage pre-proposal activities and ensure effective communication with the delivery and commercial teams. Candidates should have significant experience in civil engineering or consultancy, coupled with a thorough understanding of the industry's regulations. This role offers a salary up to £115,000, along with a generous benefits package including bonuses, holidays, and a company car.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible/home working

Company car/car allowance

Generous pension contributions

Generous holiday

Qualifications

• Experience within a civil engineering or consultancy business required.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation applicable to operations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment addressing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pre-proposal and proposal activities are consistently carried out.
• Liaise with business delivery team for strategic project tendering.
• Manage commercial exposure and risk during the tender stage.
• Ensure comprehensive handover from proposal to delivery team.
• Be committed, proactive and decisive.

Skills

Significant demonstrable experience in a similar role

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with relevant computer applications

Job description

Bid Manager

Construction / Civil Engineering — Home Counties

Up to £115,000 plus company package

My client who act as a tier 2 regional contractor are looking to fill a position to work either in the Midlands or Home Counties, working on projects from £5-200m. My client is one of the fastest growing contractors in the country which offers a lot of genuine opportunities and lucrative packages.

Currently this business turns over circa £150m and is looking to grow this close to £300m in the next couple of years, so they are looking for an experienced bid manager to bolster their pre-construction team.

Key Responsibilities as a Bid Manager :

• Ensure pre-proposal and proposal activities across all services are carried out consistently and in line with our strategy.
• Liaise with the business delivery team regarding a strategic approach to tendering, ensuring opportunities are captured across all relevant services for any particular projects.
• Liaise with the commercial team to manage commercial exposure and risk in projects at the tender stage.
• Ensure a comprehensive handover of projects from proposal to contract to the project delivery team.
• You will be committed, proactive and decisive with a proven ability to work in a dynamic environment addressing multiple simultaneous tasks.

The successful candidate will have :

• Significant demonstrable experience in a similar role within a civil engineering or consultancy business.
• A thorough understanding of the industry, including knowledge of relevant plant and equipment, standard specifications, various conditions of contract forms, Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation applicable to the Company Operations is also required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with relevant computer applications.

Salary and Package :

• Up to £115,000 plus package.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Generous Holiday.
• Company car / car allowance.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Flexible / home working.

For more information please apply to this role or call Ben at Kenton Black Birmingham.