An international Tier One main contractor is seeking an accomplished Bid Manager to build and lead the Work Winning team in their new London office. This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine impact at a globally recognised construction company, eager to expand it's existing project portfolio in the UK. Experience leading successful bids for major infrastructure projects is essential.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure with Head of Management
Manage tender programme.
Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services.
Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties.
Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan.
Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders.
Person Specification:
Experience leading successful bids for major infrastructure projects
Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
Knowledge of Civil Engineering
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Strong presentation and Client communication skills