Bid Manager

Bid Manager – West Midlands

CLIENT

Linum Consult’s client – a world leader in specialised civil engineering – is currently seeking a Bid Manager to develop winning tender strategies and deliver successful bids. This role will be based out of their West Midlands office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Defining the tender strategy in relation to the relevant opportunity, including partnering and pricing strategies in line with the company’s objectives
Assessing invitations to tender, ensuring a continual pipeline of quality business is sustained
Leading the team to deliver successful offers, including preparation of bids and quotes
Soliciting suppliers’ bids and proposals for labour, materials and equipment, and evaluating proposals to ensure they meet the applicable specifications and budget objectives
Contributing to contract negotiations and supervising the winning bids handover to the Operational Teams
Ensuring the implementation of bid governance requirements
Engaging regularly with clients and partners in order to analyse context, competition and market potential
Identifying opportunities for potential new clients and specifying project targets, with a view to turning them into new business

REQUIREMENTS

Degree qualification in an Engineering or Construction subject is preferred
Previous experience of bid preparation and management in the construction sector, including structural repairs and refurbishments
Good understanding of construction working practices, regulations, and industry standards to support accurate and competitive bids
Strong financial acumen: understanding of construction cost estimation, budgeting, and pricing strategies to develop competitive bids
Ability to communicate complex, technical concepts in easy-to-understand ways and convey ideas graphically
Excellent research skills and highly IT literate
The right to live and work in the UK

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you fulfil ALL of the key criteria for this position, then please submit your application to [email protected] for the attention of Neill Donald. If your application is successful you will be contacted within 48 hours for a further discussion.