Tendering & Bid Manager

3 days ago


Derby, United Kingdom Highfield Professional Solutions Full time

My client, a Main/Principal Contractor within the Water and wastewater sectors. We have extensive experience within all aspects of new build, refurbishment, Civil Engineering and MEICA Projects.

The internal team play an integral role ensuring each project is carried out safely, within programme, is aligned to budget and completed to the highest standard.

To support the team, customers, and the frameworks that they undertake, I'm are seeking an experienced, innovative and focussed Tendering Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Tendering Manager is responsible for the identification and development of tendering opportunities and delivering a compelling proposal that makes the client stand out from other bids.

The Tendering Manager will develop winning strategies and manage the preparation and submission of tender submissions that meet client specifications.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Identification and tracking of all tender/bid opportunities.
- Manage and develop business opportunities, across UK.
- Preparation of prequalification submissions.
- Analysing the requirements within the Invitation to Tender and designing the optimum solution that meets client requirements with the least risk.
- Managing and supporting team resources. Developing the skills, knowledge and capability of all team personnel in line with the business' corporate values.
- Producing a competitive pricing structure that will not only win the bid but maximise profit generation at the end of the project.
- Minimising risk and maximizing the impact of the tender.
- Planning and co-ordinating all inputs and activities to ensure all deadlines are achieved.
- Liaising with Project Managers and other Department Managers to ensure the safe delivery of client requirements.
- Identifying, sourcing, and negotiating with appropriate suppliers and subcontractors or other third parties to support bids.
- Compliance checks to ensure tender submission meets client's specification.
- Developing and managing the supply chain through the cultivation of close working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Bid follow up and tracking after tender submission. Tender Status reporting.

**Skills / Qualifications**:

- Experience in a similar role
- Effective communication skills including the ability to give presentations/reports to all levels including external stakeholders
- Proficient IT Skills, with a strong working knowledge of Excel and Word as a minimum
- Commercial acumen
- Ability to undertake travel required to fulfil the role.



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