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BID Manager

Derby
7 months ago
Applications closed

Job Role: BID Manager

Location: East Midlands

Slaary: £70,000/£75,000 + 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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