Senior Bid Manager

TN United Kingdom; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to join their Infrastructure team in Hoddesdon. This role involves managing tenders for diverse civil engineering projects while mentoring junior staff in Bid Management. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of construction experience, particularly in civils and rail, and will be instrumental in enhancing the quality of submissions. With a commitment to innovation and employee well-being, this company offers a supportive environment and a range of competitive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for the right professional.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing bids within construction.
• Strong background in civils and rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in delivering tenders.
• Mentor team members in Bid Management skills.

Skills

IT and desktop publishing skills

Construction experience (civils and rail)

Ability to juggle multiple priorities

Delegation skills

Line management skills

Quality improvement

Design/Build process understanding

Risk and Value management

Job description

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About VolkerFitzpatrick

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure, and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, and maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial, and educational buildings.

Opportunity

We currently have a superb opportunity for a Senior Bid Manager to join our Infrastructure business, based out of our Head Office in Hoddesdon.

The project portfolio is varied and diverse, including major civils projects. The successful candidate will represent the company in the delivery of tenders, mentor others in developing their skills and knowledge in Bid Management.

About you

• Proven IT and desktop publishing skills
• Construction experience from civils and rail backgrounds
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities within demanding timescales
• Ability to effectively delegate duties to supporting staff
• Ability to manage line managers
• Ability to continually improve the quality of work sent out by the company
• Design / Build process experience / understanding
• Risk and Value management

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By leveraging the skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, we ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognizing the value we place on our employees, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities with comprehensive skills-based training
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Our Values

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion, and respect. Our teams can be themselves and thrive regardless of their background.

Additional Information

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [contact info].

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and will contact our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this role qualifies for release. Please refrain from sending speculative CVs; no fees will be applicable, and all inquiries should be directed to us.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions. A drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all staff.