Bid Manager – Civil Engineering

Job ID: 7047Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 DOELocation: WiltshireRegion: Berkshire, WiltshireContact: Third Parties KeepAre you an experienced Bid Manager with a history of successfully tendering for and winning bids within competitive Civils / Construction environments?Are you looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding division within a highly reputable Contractor with excellent progression prospects?Then a role within a world class, award winning, Tier 1 , innovative contractor could be for youWe are look for an exceptional Bid Manager to join our Pre- Construction team in Swindon to support PQQ and Tenders. A Civils Contractor site background and/or Engineering qualifications is highly desirable .Roles and Responsibilities: Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid successArrange all necessary internal meetings – Kickoff / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use outoAgree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure.Manage tender programme.Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning DirectorCommunication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third PartiesKeep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision pointsIssue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chainOversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical ServicesManage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutionsInvolvement in appointment of specialist third partiesParticipate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiriesOversee and be involved with tender commercial strategyManage Risk / Opportunity including commercialWork with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business planDecide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategyArrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers AgentEnsure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kickoff)Manage / take part in the review of the Quality SubmissionTender feedback and dissemination once the result is knownHandover to the project delivery team for successful tendersUse and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as powerpoint slides onto corporate database.Personal SpecificationDegree Qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction ManagementPrevious experience as a Bid Manager for a main contractor within Civil Engineering & Infrastructure sectorsProven success with high profile tendersAt least 7 years post graduate experienceA will to achieve and surpass expectationsBuild and maintain client relationshipsWinning mentalityWhat can you expect from one of the worlds leading construction groupsCompetitive Salary and package including a company car /or allowance, with excellent career progression & prospects and a real opportunity to make a difference

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