Bid Manager

A successful construction consultancy who work across a variety of sectors are looking for a hardworking, bright and confident bid manager to join their busy London office.

Reporting into the marketing manager and ultimately, the directors/partners. The bid manager will be responsible for:

Key responsibilities

• Managing the bid process from inception to completion - coordinating all activity, monitoring progress, ensuring regular internal meetings held and making sure deadlines are met
• Working with directors across the business (nationwide) to produce winning first and second stage bids
• Daily OJEU and portal searching to identify relevant opportunities
• Ensuring bid collateral is up to date including project sheets and CVs
• Managing an internal bid text library
• Ensuring bids are technically compliant as well as presented well.
• Ensuring feedback is gained
• Supporting the marketing manager as needed
• Compile client presentations
• Production of marketing material including capability statements / brochures
• Assist directors with ad-hoc duties as required
• Assist in the management of LinkedIn, twitter, Instagram etc. The consultancy is looking to improve their media presence so there is definitely scope to develop this element of the role.
• Collating industry knowledge and reporting back to the directors
• Managing an assistant (i.e. business development coordinator) and coordinate workload, if/when appointed in the future

Skills and Experience

• Writing and editing
• Similar bid management or coordination within a construction environment
• Coordinating multiple bids at any one time
• Monitoring/searching opportunities and OJEUs
• A full range of bid documentation including PQQs, EOI’s and ITT
• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written communication skills
• Highly organised with strong time management
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Confident and approachable

The ideal candidate has a pro-active approach to generating new ideas for effective communication, flexibility and the ability to multi-task. This role offers the potential for growth and development within the role.