Bid Manager

Morson Group; Mansfield; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Morson Group seeks an experienced Bid Manager to lead the Proposals Team and drive end-to-end bid submissions for major infrastructure projects. You will coordinate technical specialists, designers and estimators to craft compelling pre-qualification and tender responses that showcase the organisation’s capabilities.

You will guide the team on written responses covering project experience, technical solutions, health and safety, quality and environmental matters, while maintaining robust records

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in construction, engineering or water industry.
• Proven bid/proposals leadership experience.
• Excellent bid writing and documentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coordinate and manage the Proposals Team to deliver high-quality tender and pre-qualification submissions.
• Provide input into PQQs and tender submissions, highlighting capabilities and track record.
• Develop persuasive, competitive proposal content tailored to client requirements.
• Review and edit contributions for accuracy, consistency and presentation quality.
• Identify win themes and communicate them across each submission.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

Kenntnisse

Bid writing

Team leadership

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or relevant discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Bid Manager

Location: Mansfield or Burntwood

We are seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to lead an established Proposals Team within a leading infrastructure, engineering and construction business.

This is a key leadership position, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end bid and tender process, developing compelling and competitive submissions, and ensuring the business is well positioned to secure major projects and contracts.

You will lead and develop the Proposals Team, working closely with senior management, technical specialists, designers and estimators to produce high-quality pre-qualification and tender submissions that clearly demonstrate the organisation’s expertise, capabilities and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and manage the Proposals Team, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality tender and pre-qualification submissions.
• Provide technical and non-technical input into PQQs and tender submissions, demonstrating the organisation’s expertise, capabilities and track record.
• Develop persuasive, comprehensive and competitive proposal content tailored to individual client requirements.
• Review, proofread and edit contributions from the wider business, ensuring accuracy, consistency and a high standard of presentation.
• Identify key win themes and ensure these are effectively communicated throughout each submission.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, ensuring all submissions are compliant, complete and delivered within strict deadlines.
• Identify submission requirements and coordinate contributions from internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to the Proposals Team on written responses covering previous project experience, technical solutions, project organisation, health and safety, quality and environmental matters.
• Maintain effective management of tender and pre-qualification documentation, records, systems and information libraries.
• Review and analyse client feedback, identifying opportunities to improve future submissions and overall bid performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes, procedures and submission quality.
• Recruit, develop and manage members of the Proposals Team, promoting a collaborative and high-performing working environment.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the organisation’s health, safety, quality and environmental management systems and associated policies.
• Act as Deputy to the Tendering Manager when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or a relevant discipline.
• Over 10 years’ experience within the construction, engineering or water industry.
• Previous experience leading or working within a dedicated Bid or Proposals Team.
• Proven management experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team to achieve high standards of performance.
• Demonstrable bid writing experience, with the ability to produce persuasive and commercially focused submissions.
• Excellent technical writing, proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of procurement and construction processes gained through relevant industry experience.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver against challenging deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior management and colleagues across the wider business.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid / Proposals professional to take ownership of a key function within an established engineering and infrastructure business.

You will have the opportunity to shape bid strategy, lead a specialist team and make a significant contribution to the organisation’s continued growth and success across major infrastructure projects.