Bid Manager

Talented people are the key to our success. Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry? We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Bid Manager to join our team, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility. Role Responsibilities Provide and manage an overall bid programme, including the production of presentation of the bid progress at distinct governance gateways (kick off, mid-bid and settlement). Produce and deliver client presentations, chair client meetings and undertaken precontract site visits. Prepare and run bid workshops including bid strategy, win themes, design, risk, programme and constructability reviews Proactively work with the operational teams, supply chain and specialists to seek the optimal solution to differentiate the bid, including innovation Review successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learnt to promote continuous improvement. Provide relevant feedback to Senior Management and other stakeholders as required. Striving for continual development of the precontract team. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Experience of bidding or working on the pre-construction engineering phase and securing complex frameworks preferred. Undertake detailed client, project and stakeholder research as bid preparation. An in-depth knowledge and management of supply chain engagement at preconstruction to support estimating. Appreciation and knowledge of proposals, estimating and programme requirements to underpin a robust and successful bid The ability to manage and control a bid programme and deliverables engaging with discipline leads / specialist matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders to develop a winning bid. Ideally experienced in dealing with AFA and step free access. What is in it for you? 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 Recognition scheme and long service awards Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role) We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more. About the Rail Business Unit Millions of people rely on Britain’s rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption. Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering. Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational. From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century. Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr