Bid Manager

Job purpose The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm and drive to look beyond the obvious and seek to drive solutions. You should be a self motivated individual, not afraid of a challenge, be results driven and have an entrepreneurial approach to solution finding. Responsibilities Appraisal of ITT/RFP documentation to identify key risks and opportunities; Organising and leading bid strategy meetings; Formulating bid programmes; Leading the bid management process; Leading the development of bid response that exceeds our client’s expectations; Preparing presentations and attending interviews; Formulating and developing alternative proposals inc. value engineering and optioneering; Input into the planning and programming and the development of construction methodologies; Directly supervise a bid team; To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager. Knowledge skills & experience HNC/D or degree level in Construction Management/Civil Engineering (desirable); Proficient use of Microsoft Office inc. Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Enthusiasm and the desire to win; Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines; Effective communicator with the ability to manage a team; Construction knowledge and commercial appreciation; Ability to author technical and quality narrative and edit same by others (desirable); Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines; Attention to detail; Effective communication – both written and oral; Experience of managing a team in a bidding role; Good knowledge of building, civil engineering and general construction techniques and methodology; An understanding of the design and procurement process and an awareness of contractual matters.