Bid Manager

The Opportunity To lead on bids, in the East & West Midlands, taking responsibility for the projects from inception (PQQ or project identification) to preferred contractor and/or starting on site. We are looking for 1 candidate to cover the East Midlands and 1 candidate to cover the West Midlands. What you will be doing Reporting to the Regional Preconstruction Director to ensure all work winning and preconstruction requirements are met across the Midlands region. Liaise with the Regional Managing Estimator to ensure timeframes are achieved for the technical and commercial elements of bids. Take the lead on tenders with the client’s representatives establishing win strategies and key client drivers for selection. Lead in tender bid settlements together with the appropriate grade of director personnel who can sign off bids. Manage a bid team based within the regional business unit liaising with the construction delivery teams prior to commencing on site. Liaise with design managers or lead the preconstruction design process depending on the project size and complexity. Liaising with other teams – Bid and Preconstruction Managers, Business Development Manager; Managing Estimator & Estimating team; Construction delivery teams; Design Managers; Planning Manager; Head office framework functions. Lead bids and take responsibility for - client liaison during bid; technical bid submissions; lead bid settlement meetings with appropriate director. What we will need from you The ability to develop and implement a winning bid strategy in line with the company's business plan. Good technical construction experience from either a design management, commercial or operational background. Good commercial acumen to support the implementation of the work winning strategy. Demonstrable bid writing/submissions skills. Demonstrable planning skills with the ability to work alongside our planner team to produce high quality tender, preconstruction, and construction programmes. Ideally able to demonstrate experience with similar peer group contractor from the local area. Personable with excellent communication skills. Able to think quickly on their feet and adapt to situation. Good written English skills and highly numerate. Team player; Winning mentality. Engineering/ Construction Management background. ICIOB (or equivalent) or BSc Hons in construction related subject (Desirable). Safety training – SMSTS (Desirable). What we can offer you Competitive salary (to be discussed on application). Car allowance. 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday). Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover). Life Assurance. Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%. 2 days volunteering opportunities. Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role). Employee Assistance Programme. Professional membership fees. Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner). Dental Insurance. Travel insurance. Cycle to work scheme. Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions. Who we are Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment. It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We have now achieved our IiD status. Please note we do not have a sponsorship Licence.

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