Senior Bid Manager

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead tendering for civil engineering projects in the UK. The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and significant experience in site management. Responsibilities include managing tenders, mentoring staff, and presenting to clients. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Preferred 10 years' experience in site management.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in the delivery of tenders.
• Mentor others in bid management.
• Prepare and lead presentations.

Skills

Logical written and verbal communication skills

Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Senior Bid Managers! VolkerStevin are recruiting and we have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Bid Manager to join our work winning team!

The Senior Bid Manager will be responsible for tendering new civil engineering work within the UK focusing on Marine, Coastal, Flood Defence and Water sectors. The successful candidate will be a part of a leadership team preparing tenders varying in size from 2m to 100m overseeing the estimation, tender design, commercial, programme and quality submissions.

Responsibilities

• To represent the company in the delivery of tenders.
• To mentor others in developing their skills and knowledge in bid management.
• Review available information from PQQ / Business Development team.
• Prepare presentations and lead on mid-bid presentations and post submission presentations. Ensure customer is left with positive impression that enhances our bid status.
• Commission and manage tender designs.
• Evaluate design options and determine winning solutions.
• Manage tender programme and budgets resolving critical issues.
• Develop working methods, evaluate alternatives and determine winning solutions.
• Develop tender winning strategies:
• Quality
• Price
• Commercial
• Understand and analyse competitors.
• Ability to develop multidisciplinary programmes.
• Present solutions to clients and senior managers.
• Pursue, build and maintain strong relationships within the industry.
• Cultivate a strong team whilst under pressure of deadlines.
• Compare and analyse competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Research technologies / project background.

About you

• Requirements:
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
  • Excellent logical written and verbal communication skills
  • Preferred 10 years' experience (site management)
  • Travel is required
  • Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Home Office - Preston

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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 restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities - 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

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed.

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