Bid Manager

Clearfield Recruitment have partnered with a leading company in the Construction industry. We are seeking a Bid Manager to join their Pre-Construction team in Chelmsford. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the submission of compelling bids, ensuring our client remains a leader in delivering innovative and high-quality projects.

You will play a critical role in planning, managing, and delivering bids from initial strategy to final submission. Reporting directly to the Pre-Construction Lead, you will provide subject matter expertise, leadership, and coordination to ensure all proposals meet the highest standards and align with the company’s vision for success.

Key Responsibilities of this role will include;

• Plan and manage all aspects of bids, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality submissions.
• Develop and implement winning strategies and writing plans for quality-led bids.
• Coordinate and manage bid writing proposals, including answer planning workshops, content creation, and final reviews.
• Engage with stakeholders to project benefits to customers through tailored proposals.
• Collaborate with business development teams to build external relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Train and mentor team members in bid management and writing processes to enhance organisational capabilities.
• Develop bid/proposal plans, schedules, and costed bid strategies, securing all necessary authorisations.
• Work with the supply chain to gather technical, programme, and commercial insights to enhance bid submissions.
• Produce and review tender documentation, ensuring compliance with company standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and update risk registers throughout the bid process.

Qualifications and Experience;

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven success managing significant bids to win quality-led, profitable work.
• Experience working within large organisations, leveraging diverse teams to achieve results.
• Background in delivering major projects in an operational role, ideally at project manager level.
• Strong understanding of commercial aspects, including procurement models and contract terms.
• Proficient in planning and estimating software, with knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and engineering works.

Skills and Attributes desired for this role include;

• Exceptional leadership and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• Highly literate, with a proven track record in writing and reviewing winning tender submissions.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Skilled in market research and drawing insights from technical team members to enhance bid content.
• Proficient in proposal software, such as InDesign, and experienced in collaborative working environments, including joint ventures and alliances.

The successful applicant can expect to receive;

• A dynamic and innovative work environment where your contributions make a real impact.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a market-leading organisation.
• A chance to work on high-profile, rewarding projects across diverse sectors.
• A competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package

If this opportunity is of interest, and you have the desired skills and experience, apply now!