BID Manager

Warrington

£70,000 + Package

My client a tier 1 contractor have an opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager to join the team in one of their offices in Warrington. The focus of this role will be to manage the project bids process to ensure that a considered and co-ordinated bid can be presented for adjudication; as well as to manage the second stage of the bid. We are looking for this role to primarily support in the areas of commercial, residential and refurbishment.

They are looking for someone who's come from a technical background rather than a writing/creative background. We want them to demonstrate leading/managing on bids of a fast track nature with project values ideally around the £20m-£30m value but they could be working on anything up to £80m

You will be working on approx. 1 per month with an overlap, clients are wide ranging so could be working on anything from retail to banking to MOJ.

Key accountabilities of this role will include:

Lead in new bids from concept through to fruition ensuring our offers are clearly articulated, cost estimate is adjudicated and signed off and final submissions are reviewed

Produce a bid strategy and brief tender team

Ensure correct selection of subcontractors and suppliers for key packages and organise distribution of tender documents/amendments for appropriate parties

Develop presentations to potential clients using graphic design skills and utilise external graphic designers and printers

Responsibility for the quality of all aspects of the bid, including written documentation and presentations, ensuring that written work is clear, concise, and compelling

Attend hand-over meeting briefing the team on tender bids.

We are looking for a knowledgeable Bid Manager within demonstrable experience gained within the fit out and refurbishment / or similar industry having successfully managed bids from start to finish.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be highly organised and have good team management skills