Tender Bid Manager

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cappagh Full time

About the Role

Cappagh Contractors is a leading infrastructure services provider specializing in new installation, repair, and maintenance services for the utilities industry. We work with blue-chip clients to ensure essential services like water, sewerage, gas, and electric continue to flow on their behalf. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a talented Tender Bid Manager to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

As Tender Bid Manager at Cappagh, you will play a crucial role in securing exciting opportunities for the company. Your focus will be on the water industry, specifically the "AMP8" procurement period, but you will have the chance to work across a wider spectrum of opportunities. This role requires a skilled professional to oversee the end-to-end tender process, ensuring the submission of high-quality bids that align with clients' needs and uphold Cappagh's commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and thoroughly understand suitable opportunities to contribute to the overall growth strategy of the business.
  • Lead the entire tender process, from identification to submission, ensuring adherence to deadlines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather pertinent information and drive bid compliance.
  • Maintain a register of bid clarifications issued and received.
  • Promote continual improvement in bid presentation and submission by incorporating feedback and lessons learnt from tender awards and unsuccessful bids.
  • Develop a bid strategy and win plan for each opportunity.
  • Produce a bid programme and responsibility matrix.
  • Contribute to, prepare, and edit submissions.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts to produce technically sound and commercially viable proposals that showcase Cappagh's innovative solutions.
  • Prepare and deliver Tender Presentations to the client.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments for potential projects, proposing effective mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure bid compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Understand client needs, regulatory requirements, and tailor proposals to address these and specific project requirements.
  • Ensure bids are financially sound and aligned with Cappagh's profitability objectives.

Requirements

  • Highly effective oral communication and technical writing skills.
  • A strong command of spoken and written English.
  • Enthusiastic and energetic with an excellent professional demeanor.
  • Solid business acumen with a good commercial grasp.
  • Self-motivated with ability to prioritize own workload.
  • Natural leader with the ability to galvanize others.
  • Good time management, able to work to tight deadlines in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent attention to detail and meticulous.
  • Highly organized with a logical and planned approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
  • Can-do attitude and willingness to see a job through to the end.
  • Effective knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in bid management within the utilities or construction industry.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and winning bids for multi-million pound utility term framework contracts.
  • In-depth understanding of the utilities sector, including knowledge of regulations, standards, and best practices.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary, negotiable subject to skills and experience.
  • Hours of Work: 45 hrs per week Mon-Fri.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Private Health Care Scheme.
  • 25 days Annual Leave.
  • Long Service Annual Leave Enhancement Scheme.
  • Access to a benefits portal which provides discounts at many major high street brands.
  • Access to Wellbeing Practitioner.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Car Allowance.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Career training.
  • Regular, annual progress reviews and career development discussions.

A comprehensive company induction will be provided, and a drug and alcohol test will be performed at the induction in accordance with Cappagh's policy.

Cappagh is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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