Recruit4Staff (Wrexham) Ltd. | Bid Manager

Recruit4Staff are proud to represent their client, an internationally renowned construction & civil engineering company, in their search for a Bid Manager to work out of their London or Swindon Offices.
For the successful Bid Manager, our client is offering:

• Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on skillset)
• Day shifts
• Permanent role
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Pension with up to 8% contribution from our client

The Role - Bid Manager:

• To actively manage and win tender opportunities whilst providing clear leadership and direction for all members of the bid team
• Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender, following designated processes and best practices in place within the organisation.
• Ensure that a coherent bid strategy is developed, working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and Sector Director
• Manage tender programme
• Keep senior management informed of developments on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points.
• Work with the commercial manager to understand the route map to deliver margin set within the business plan.
• Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings/interviews with the Client/Employers Agent.
• Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as PowerPoint slides onto the corporate database.

What our client is looking for in a Bid Manager:

• Proven experience in a similar role with extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering/Construction - ESSENTIAL
• Team Management experience - ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Sound knowledge of the UK construction market - ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering
• Strong presentation and client communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret complex client requirements and technical information.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with bid management software is a plus.

Key skills or similar job titles: Bid Manager, Capture Manager, Business Development Manager, Deal Manager, and Pursuit Leader.

Commutable From: London, Paddington, Camden, Acton, Hackney, West Ham, Tottenham, Luton, Brighton, Reading, Oxford, Swindon.