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£30,000 - £35,000
Permanent
The main aim of this role is to improve the project conversion rate by overseeing activities at a vital point in the tendering process. This includes taking a proactive approach and following up promptly with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure thorough and precise project information is gathered. The role entails understanding key project elements, identifying key contacts, and actively seeking solutions to inform the next steps, escalating matters when necessary.
- Develop detailed project profiles for projects in phases 4 and 5, with a focus on identifying the main contractors bidding on each project.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring consistent communication with all involved stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure contractor lists are current and distribute these alongside contract terms using standard communication procedures.
- Work closely with the Lead Management team to follow up with main contractors after the contractor lists are shared. If a contractor opts not to receive the information, understand their reasons and offer alternative solutions or next steps.
- Schedule follow-ups via phone and email with contractors to confirm they are pricing the tenders after receiving the packages, potentially contacting the main contractor if needed.
- Provide alternative contractors where others are unable to submit pricing for tenders.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders if contractors require assistance in pricing a tender.
- Follow up with main contractors to confirm receipt of pricing, carefully questioning them to determine if the tender is being considered and to clarify timelines.
- Log all activities in real-time in CPS, ensuring that everyone involved has accurate and up-to-date visibility of the project status.
- Build and maintain relationships with main contractors and partners to increase project conversion rates.
- Analyse and report on the success of projects with main contractors and contractors on a monthly basis.
- Take ownership of personal health and safety responsibilities and proactively mitigate any risks
Required Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong persistence, with the ability to gather information through active listening and questioning.
- Confident telephone manner, adaptable to engaging with stakeholders at different levels.
- Exceptional organisational and coordination skills.
- Proactive self-starter, motivated with a problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with large volumes of data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with the construction tender process.
- Previous internal sales experience.
Additional Information:
- Compliance with Health and Safety Policy.
- A clean driving licence.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and to other company offices, if necessary.
Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 5th year running!).
Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.
