Bid Manager

Abatec are currently recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager to join our client, an international contractor who is well known for delivering major rail and highway infrastructure projects in some of the most challenging and restricted of environments.

This role will actively manage and win tender opportunities whilst providing clear leadership and direction for all members of the bid team. 

As a Bid Writer you will:

• 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.


• Ensure that a coherent bid strategy in developed, working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and Sector Director.


• Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success.


• Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy.


• Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kick off / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use MS Outlook)


• Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure with Head of Management


• Manage tender programme.


• Ensure Company & Group governance and procedures are adhered to.


• Ensures production of CRC documentation for issue to Head of Bid Management.


• 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 Director.


• Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties.


• Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points.


• Issue 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 chain.

Our client requires a Bid Manager with:

• Sound knowledge of the UK construction market


• Knowledge of relevant legislation


• Knowledge of Civil Engineering


• Commercial awareness of different forms of contract


• Strong presentation and Client communication skills

Salary & Benefits Include:

• £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE


• Company car or car allowance


• Competitive holiday entitlement


• Enhanced pension scheme

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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