Bid Manager

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to join the Construction team.

Working within our offices in Belfast or London, the successful Bid Manager will bring a wealth of skills and experience suitable to develop into the role coupled with drive and enthusiasm to undertake the responsibilities and provide support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Bid Director, the role of Bid Manager is strategic whilst providing direction to the bidding team. Working on a variety of tenders at one time, the Bid Manager will manage the team encouraging the best bid response in all areas. You will lead from the front and by example and take responsibility for client and client team engagement.

As Bid Manager you will also be responsible for the following key tasks:

• Manage a programme of projects in the Pre-Construction phase.
• Agree the Bid Win Strategy with the Pre-Construction Director and Bid Director.
• Develop a Bid Programme.
• Organise, chair, and attend tender progress meetings, both internal and external.
• Develop a thorough understanding of potential risks and opportunities and ensure the team address them respectively.
• Ensure contract documents are thoroughly reviewed and collaborate with Commercial and Estimating teams to understand and agree tender position.
• Ensure AFL, URD, FRP or other Tenant/Employer documents are adequately reflected/captured in the design.
• Research and gain a wider understanding of a scheme.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the Client.
• Key Account Management.
• Assist with Business Development activities as required.
• Travel as appropriate throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Preferably degree or equivalent construction or design qualification.
• A background in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Project Management is preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Prior knowledge of the Defence sector.
• Possessing existing Security Clearance that could be transferable would be preferred.
• Working with different forms of building contract including JCT, NEC and bespoke.
• Understanding of two-stage, single stage and negotiated tendering.
• Confident communicating with colleagues and senior members of management.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility in approach.
• Strong team ethic.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Flexible and Hybrid working.
• Competitive salary.
• 33 days annual leave entitlement.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life Assurance.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.