Bid Manager

4 weeks ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Morgan Sindall Infrastructure Full time
Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the bid process from start to finish, ensuring that all bids are submitted on time and within budget. This will involve working closely with the project team to gather information, develop proposals, and coordinate the submission of bids to customers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid management, with experience of managing significant bids and other submissions to win profitable work. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a small team environment.

Requirements
  • Education to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field
  • Previous senior level involvement in work winning
  • Experience managing significant bids and other submissions to win profitable work
  • Ability to contribute effectively and collaboratively within a small team environment
  • Personal success in winning quality-led bids, demonstrating an innovative and creative approach
  • Experience working within a large organisation, leveraging results from staff outside of their own team
  • Past experience of delivering major projects in an operational role, ideally at project manager level
  • Understanding of commercial aspects, including typical terms and conditions and procurement models
  • Hands-on participation in major tender submissions
  • Highly literate, with the ability to write and review winning tender submissions
  • Familiar with planning, including production outputs for civil engineering works and the installation of mechanical and engineering works and commissioning
  • Experience managing the design process in a tender or contract environment
  • Experience working in joint ventures and alliances or other collaborative working
  • Ability to use judgement and make decisions in ambiguous situations
  • Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
What's in it for you?

As a member of the Morgan Sindall Infrastructure team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
  • Flexible and adaptable working
  • Family-friendly policies and work/life approach
  • Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

We also offer a range of additional benefits, including the option to participate in our share-save scheme, discounts on cycle to work and gym membership, and a support and advice service for colleagues and their families.

About the Rail business unit

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure plays a critical role in the delivery of rail infrastructure projects across the UK. Our team works closely with customers to deliver high-quality projects that meet the needs of the rail industry.

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment, with a focus on innovation and collaboration. If you are a motivated and experienced bid manager looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.



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