Head of Bids

2 months ago

South West, United Kingdom Astute People Full time
Astute's Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a global leader in nuclear energy, to recruit a Head of Bids for its Southwest and Central locations.
This critical Head of Bids role plays a pivotal part in driving the success of the company's business development by delivering high-quality, winning proposals that support long-term growth and strengthen client relationships. The role comes with a salary up to £80,000, car allowance, bonus and hybrid working.
If you're a senior professional with extensive experience in proposals, bids, and commercial management, and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and innovation at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Chief Sales Officer, you will:
Provide oversight and management of the entire tendering and bids process from start to finish.
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and value in bid and proposal delivery.
Project manage bid responses in collaboration with UK and international stakeholders.
Manage proposal review meetings and ensure alignment with company risk and governance policies.
Liaise with customers to handle bid clarifications and technical queries.
Work alongside finance, legal, and operations to develop commercial proposals that meet company and market requirements.
Support the development of sales and account strategies and contribute to the business's commercial growth.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Familiarity with the full lifecycle of engineering projects-design, manufacturing, operations.
Experience in managing bid and proposal teams and leading the development of winning bids.
A solid understanding of contract forms such as FIDIC and NEC3/4, and the ability to apply commercial risk effectively.
Proven project management experience, especially in infrastructure or energy sectors.
Personal skills
The Head of Bids role would suit someone who is:
Is self-driven and motivated by collaboration and diversity of thought.
Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Possesses the ability to translate complex technical information into non-expert terms.
Can manage cultural differences and communicate effectively in international settings.
Salary and benefits of the Head of Bids role
Salary up to £80,000
Car Allowance
Bonus
Hybrid Working
INDNUC
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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