Your new company Hays Construction have been retained in the recruitment of a Bid Manager for an utilities contractor based in County Antrim. This company has been established for over 30 years, and currently operates with a turnover of over £30m. Involved in million pound contracts, they are one of the largest utilities contractors operating in NI, and specialise in power, telecoms, civil engineering and infrastructure. Due to consistently increasing workloads, they are now recruiting for a Bid Manager to join the pre-construction team. Your new role As Bid Manager you will manage the bid process from inception to completion and thus will be primarily responsible for ensuring the coordination and delivery of high quality PQQs and submissions. You will report directly to the Commercial Director, and coordinate with the Estimating Team to complete quality tender responses. The ideal candidate will possess creative drive as they will be required to assist in business development, and have an input in the marketing process. What you'll need to succeed You will be degree educated in a construction-related discipline and will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar post with a demonstrable track record of producing Bids for a main contractor. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in construction, and will be eager to establish a long-term career in Pre-Construction. The successful candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong tender analysis skills. What you'll get in return This is a unique opportunity to work with an established, and successful, main contractor on large international civils projects. On offer to the successful candidate is an excellent remuneration and benefits package partnered with comprehensive training and development programmes. This contractor is offering you the opportunity to excel in your career within a challenging and developing role. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Bid Manager Proposal writer pqq writing Benefits: £Competitive