Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Bid Manager to join their team, based in Southampton. This role is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker who excels in managing complex bids, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering winning proposals for high-profile projects. The position offers the flexibility of hybrid working to accommodate work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Bid Strategy & Management: Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for large-scale construction projects, ensuring that all proposals align with client requirements and company objectives.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with project teams, estimators, design teams, and external consultants to develop robust, competitive bids.
3. Proposal Development: Oversee the creation of compelling, compliant, and client-focused proposals that highlight our expertise and value proposition.
4. Quality & Compliance: Ensure bids meet all compliance and quality standards, maintaining meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
5. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate bid risks, advising senior management on key decisions related to project feasibility and financial viability.
6. Market & Competitor Analysis: Conduct regular analysis of market trends, client needs, and competitor activity to inform bid strategies and enhance the likelihood of success.
7. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior bid managers, providing support in bid coordination, client presentations, and tender responses.
Our client is seeking an individual with extensive experience as a bid manager within the construction industry, preferably with a tier 1 main contractor. They must have strong commercial acumen with an understanding of the construction project life cycle, costing and risk assessments, a proven track record of winning significant bids for high-value projects, and demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams.
In return, our client can offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions.
If this position is of interest, please submit your CV below.
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