Bid Manager

Wakefield

9 months ago

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Job Role: BID Manager
Location: Yorkshire
Slaary: £75,000/£80,000 + Package (DOE)
Our client a leading TIER 1 Contractor seek to appoint an experienced BID Manager on a permanent basis.
Duties:

Identifying opportunities for bid submissions and raising them with the bid management team.
Analysing the tender document to understand the needs of the client
Conducting research and brainstorming key points to include in the bid.
Crafting persuasive and detailed proposals.
Performing risk assessments and addressing concerns of clients and company staff.
Ensuring all deadlines are met.
Liaising with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Planning bid preparation to ensure that deadlines are met.
Liaising with other managers to agree bid details.
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative and innovative thinking
Problem-solving skills
Relationship-building and influencing skills
An interest in the construction sector, coupled with a willingness to keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and legislation.
Commercial thinking
Teamworking skills
Attention to detail.
Offering a generous benefits package and work alongside some senior personnel within the business, this is a great opportunity to join a company with a healthy pipeline of works in the Yorkshire region.
Please call Ryan Hayes @ Orchard Recruitment for a confidential chat

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