Bid Manager

CV-Library
Plymouth, Devon
13 months ago
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Business Development Manager - Defence

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Posted
25 Apr 2025 (13 months ago)

Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Are you an experienced Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager based in the South West? Are you wanting to work for one of the leading contractors within the region? Do you want to play your part on some truly interesting and exciting projects? Look no further, get in touch today!

Duties:

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities through market research, competitor analysis and client needs assessment.
Lead and coordinate the entire bid management process, including reviewing bid invitations, conducting bid/no-bid analysis and establishing timelines.
Develop compelling and persuasive bid content, including executive summaries, value propositions, pricing models and technical responses.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, operations and subject matter experts, to gather information and develop bid strategies.
Coordinate and facilitate bid review meetings, ensuring key stakeholders provide input and address concerns or issues.
Work with pricing teams to develop competitive pricing strategies that align with bid requirements and profitability targets.
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure bid proposals meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and track bid performance metrics, analysing win/loss data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Conduct post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bids.
Continuously refine and improve bid processes, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Stay updated on industry trends, market insights and emerging best practices in bid management.About You:

Understanding pricing strategies and financial analysis in bid development.
Ability to create visually appealing and engaging bid presentations.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess bid opportunities and develop winning strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.Requirements:

3+ years of experience as a bid manager, proposal manager or a similar role, preferably in the South West. (desirable)
Experience in managing bids for complex projects or large-scale contracts.
Knowledge of government procurement processes and regulations.
Demonstrated success in winning bids through effective proposal management.
Strong understanding of the bid lifecycle, proposal writing, development and contract negotiation.
Being well acquainted with the Construction market, contract laws and regulations.
Proficiency in using bid management software and MS Office.Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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