Senior Bid Manager

We are looking for a Senior Bid Manager to join our Scotland team. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will be responsible for delivering winning bids for the regional business.

Your mission:

• Is to lead on complex or JV bids with clear communication lines established with all members of the bid team throughout the bid process.
• For Joint Venture bids, ensure that agreement in place between the parties at the commencement of the bid covering company processes and procedures, systems to be used/ software platforms for document management/ common data environment, allocation of the various aspects of the bid are agreed and that suitable governance provisions to meet the requirements of both JV partners are in place.
• Establish the bid resource needs prior to commencing and evaluate the team members support and training needs
• Needs to be able to unify multiple organisations. Building relationships quickly with other organisations and able to secure the best 'athlete' for each position within the bid.
• Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender.
• Follow designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
• Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success.
• Agree/ arrange bid resources with the Sector Preconstruction Lead.
• Manage tender programme 
• Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kick off / Settlement and others identified in the BAM primary processes for commercial and technical assurance of bids.
• Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure with Sector Preconstruction Lead.
• Ensure that a coherent bid strategy in developed, working in conjunction with the Sector Preconstruction Lead, Sector Director (Scotland) and key team members.
• Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy
• Ensure that key supply chain packages are identified and suitable delivery partners identified and onboarded
• Communicate/ share the Bid strategy with the whole bid team
• Ensure Company & Group governance and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensures production of Stage Gate documentation and approvals gained as required
• Ensures Technical Review of tender documentation (TEF 02) undertaken.
• Ensure technical start up and technical reviews undertaken.
• Ensures programme review undertaken and resources reconciled with the estimator.
• Ensures relevant and timely information on the technical is provided to the submissions team

• BAM operates a flexible working policy.

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development
   

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

•    Strong knowledge of the UK Construction market

•    Good communication skills 
 
The following are desirable requirements:

•    Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level

•    Successful experience in Civil Engineering to Project/ Contract Manager level

•    Bid Management training/ qualification (Shipley/ APMP or equivalent)

•    Professionally qualified to Chartered Engineer or equivalent level

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email:

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.