Bid Manager

Road Traffic Solutions Limited; Scunthorpe; Remote; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Bid Manager to enhance their traffic management solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead the bid process, ensuring submissions are not only compliant but also compelling and tailored to client needs. Your expertise will drive the success of bids, collaborating with teams to develop strategies that showcase the company's strengths. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact business growth while working in a supportive environment that values professional development and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Vitality Healthcare & Benefits scheme

Increasing holidays up to 33 days

Long Service Awards

Training and development opportunities

Death in Service Policy

Paid Wellbeing Community Days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager in traffic management or construction.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for persuasive content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective bid strategies to maximize success.
• Manage the end-to-end bid process, coordinating with various teams.
• Ensure all bids meet client specifications and compliance requirements.

Skills

Bid Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Tender Processes

Tools

CRM Systems

Bid Tracking Tools

Job description

Road Traffic Solutions Ltd are a leading provider of traffic management solutions, delivering safety and efficiency across various sectors. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our team. This is a pivotal role, responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions meet client requirements while showcasing our expertise and value proposition.

Role Overview

As the Traffic Management Bid Manager, you will oversee the preparation, coordination, and submission of high-quality bid proposals. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and key stakeholders to ensure all bids align with client expectations, company objectives, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Strategy: Develop and implement effective bid strategies to maximise success rates.
• Bid Leadership: Manage the end-to-end bid process, coordinating input from sales, technical, and operational teams.
• Content Development: Write, edit, and review bid content to ensure clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for bid-related communications, liaising with clients and internal teams to gather information and provide updates.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all bids meet client specifications, company standards, and compliance requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior management to develop winning propositions and pricing strategies.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain and update the bid pipeline, ensuring all deadlines are met and opportunities are tracked.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse feedback from submitted bids to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• Knowledge Management: Build and maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and templates for future use.

About You

You are an experienced and results driven professional with a proven track record in bid management. Your excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills enable you to deliver high-quality bids on time, even under pressure.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, ideally within traffic management, construction, or a related industry.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create persuasive and engaging content.
• Solid understanding of tender processes, bid governance, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and bid tracking tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to play a critical role in driving business growth through successful bid management.

Benefits

• Vitality Healthcare & Benefits scheme.
• Holidays increasing to 33 with long service (standard is 28 x days inc bank holidays).
• Long Service Awards.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Death in Service Policy.
• Paid Wellbeing Community Days.
• A company culture focused on our team, with our Wellbeing Committee ensuring our people come first.

Remote Working - Based within North/South Regions.

Working Hours -Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 with 30minutes for lunch (42.5hrs per week).

Salary - £75,000 per annum.

The successful candidate would be subject to a 3month probationary period.

If you are a talented Bid Managerlooking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you!Make a difference with us - apply today!