Are you an experienced BID Manager looking for a new contract opportunity?
Do you thrive in helping win and secure large civil engineering projects through bids and tender proposals?
Do you have a sound knowledge of the UK constriction market?
If so, this may just be the role for you!
The Opportunity
Due to increased expansion, our client, a principal contractor, are looking to bring in an experienced BID Manager to drive and succeed in the winning of new work, specifically around the value of £500 million.
The role
This role has been deemed outside IR35 but is dependent on a full status determination assessment. Also open to Inside IR35 if necessary.
Contract role- 3 months
Location: Swindon - Hybrid
Rate: £600 - £650 per day (Negotiable)
Your duties and responsibilities will be
To actively manage and win tender opportunities
To provide clear leadership and direction for all members of the bid team
Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
Ensure that a coherent bid strategy in developed, working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and Sector Director.
Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success.
Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy.
Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kick off / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use MS Outlook)
Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure with Head of Management
Manage tender programme.
Ensure Company & Group governance and procedures are adhered to.
Ensures production of CRC documentation for issue to Head of Bid Management.
Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director.
Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties.
Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points.
Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary
Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain.
Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services.
Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions.
Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties.
Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries.
Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial and ensure output to ARM risk software.
Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan.
Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy.
Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent.You will have the following qualifications & experience
Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge of Civil Engineering
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Strong presentation and Client communication skills
Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning.The setting for the role
Risks and Hazards are in line with working in an office. These can include display screen equipment, stress, manual handling, slips, trips and falls, fire and emergency, work equipment and electrical safety and temperature. A full induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the building.
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If you're seeking a new opportunity with a leading global infrastructure company and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client desires then apply now to avoid missing out!
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business