Bid Manager

Job title:

Bid Manager

Company

McLaughlin & Harvey

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.We are seeking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to join the Construction team.Working within our offices in Belfast or London, the successful Bid Manager will bring a wealth of skills and experience suitable to develop into the role coupled with drive and enthusiasm to undertake the role and provide support in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Bid Director, the role of Bid Manager is strategic whilst also providing direction to the bidding team. Working on a variety of tenders at one time the Bid Manager will manage the team encouraging the best bid response in all areas. You will lead from the front and by example and take responsibility for client and client team engagement.As Bid Manager you will also be responsible for the following key tasks:

• Agree the Bid Win Strategy with the Pre-Construction Director and Bid Director
• Develop a Bid Programme
• Organise, chair, and attend tender progress meetings, both internal and external
• Develop a thorough understanding of potential risks and opportunities and ensure the team address them respectively
• Ensure contract documents are thoroughly reviewed and collaborate with Commercial and Estimating teams to understand and agree tender position
• Ensure AFL or other Tenant documents are adequately reflected / captured in the design
• Research and wider understanding of a scheme
• Assist with Business Development activities as required
• Travel as appropriate throughout the UK

Qualifications

• Preferably degree or equivalent construction or design qualification
• A background in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Project Management is preferred

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Working with different forms of building contract including JCT, NEC and bespoke
• Understanding of two-stage, single stage and negotiated tendering
• Confident communicating with colleagues and senior members of management
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexibility in approach
• Strong team ethic

What’s in it for you?At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!McLaughlin & Harvey are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:36:05 GMT

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