Bid Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £96,000 per year

Bid Manager
The Post
To manage a number of bids including the writing of Quality answers ensuring that a high standard and win rate is achieved.
This role is full time and will be reporting to the Senior Bid Manager.
Flexibility
In order to work effectively in a changing environment, flexibility is required from the post holder. This may be that other tasks are undertaken and/or location of base may change. These will be within the same level of responsibility and terms and conditions of employment.
Main Responsibilities
The main duties will include:
1. Management of pre-qualification, tender and bid pre construction activities up to submission of bid
2. Work with other departments to produce an integrated proposal
3. Developing clear, well written proposals which convey operational, technical and commercial solutions in a clear and concise manner
4. Writing technical and non technical text for inclusion in marketing materials, the intranet an website
5. Updating and integration of knowledge management
6. Mentoring and coaching and managing others throughout the bid management and bid writing process.
7. Promoting best practice in respect of quality, environmental and health & safety management as it relates to this post.
General Duties
The main duties will include:
1. Management of pre-qualification, tender and bid pre construction activities up to submission of bid
2. Work with other departments to produce an integrated proposal
3. Developing clear, well written proposals which convey operational, technical and commercial solutions in a clear and concise manner
4. Writing technical and non technical text for inclusion in marketing materials, the intranet an website
5. Updating and integration of knowledge management
6. Mentoring and coaching and managing others throughout the bid management and bid writing process.
7. Promoting best practice in respect of quality, environmental and health & safety management as it relates to this post.
Person Specification
The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
1. Proven working experience of writing business proposals.
2. Excellent Excel and Word skills are a prerequisite in the performance of this role.
3. Experience of undertaking projects independently, and seeing projects thorough to completion.
4. Working experience of presenting technical and complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
Personal attributes and skills
1. The ability to effectively delegate as appropriate and motivate staff.
2. To be a self starter and the ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team.
3. Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
4. Ability to show tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, telephone skills and interpersonal skills.
6. Excellent planning and organisational skills.
7. An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
8. Excellent attention to detail.
9. Flexibility and willingness to work outside normal office hours when required.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the construction industry and its clients
2. An understanding of the social housing market sector.
Direct applicants will only be considered, no agencies on this occasion thank you.
Breyer Group is a Disability Confident employer who promote helping disabled people get into and stay in work. We strive to build a diverse and sustainable workforce where people of all genders and backgrounds are able to access fulfilling careers in the construction industry.
Gender balance and parity are integral features of our workplace and we aim to promote more flexible working practices across our business as we look to retain and continue to develop our people.
Breyer Group are proud to work with Women in Construction to champion the advancement of women in business.
Breyer Group is an equal opportunities employer.