Bid Manager (Civils / Infrastructure)

About this Role:
A leading InternationaL Engineering Contractor is looking to engage a Bid Manager to work on Civils / Infrastructure projects.

Job purpose

Experienced civils orientated Bid Manager to be based from my clients Alfreton office to work within their Highways Civils Team.

The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm and drive to look beyond the obvious and seek to drive solutions. You should be a self-motivated individual – not afraid of a challenge, be results driven and have an entrepreneurial approach to solution finding.

Responsibilities

– Appraisal of ITT/RFP documentation to identify key risks and opportunities;
– Organising and leading bid strategy meetings;
– Formulating bid programmes;
– Leading the bid management process;
– Leading the development of bid response that exceeds our client`s expectations;
– Preparing presentations and attending interviews;
– Formulating and developing alternative proposals inc. value engineering & optioneering;
– Input into the planning and programming and the development of construction methodologies;
– Directly supervise a Graphic Designer;
– To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager.

Knowledge skills & experience

– HNC/D or degree level in Construction Management/Civil Engineering (desirable);
– Proficient use of Microsoft Office inc. Word, Excel & Powerpoint;
– Enthusiasm and the desire to win;
– Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines;
– Effective communicator with the ability to manage a team;
– Construction knowledge and commercial appreciation;
– Ability to author technical and quality narrative and edit same by others (desirable);
– Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines;
– Attention to detail;
– Effective communication – both written and oral;
– Experience of managing a team in a bidding role;
– Good knowledge of building, civil engineering and general construction techniques and methodology;
– An understanding of the design and procurement process and an awareness of contractual matters.
– Experience working within the civils sector
– Experience working with major highways projects (Highly Desirable)

All above attributes are ESSENTIAL unless otherwise stated.

Additional Guidance

Experienced Highways Bid Manager required to operate from their Alfreton office. Involvement in the management of all bid processes for works within the North of the UK.

Generally projects consist of Framework Contracts and Major Highways new builds ranging from £3m – £20m.

Generally looking for candidate that has progressed from Site level through to Bid Management so Site Manager to Project Manager to Bid Manager with at least 10 years experience working within the Civils sector.

Looking to pay circa £60,000 – £72,000+ competitive package dependant on experience.

About the Company/Client/Project:

A leading International Civil Engineering Contractor.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

A BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with recent and relevant experience in a similar role.

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK