Bid Manager

A commercially astute construction Bid Manager is now needed to support a Residential new build Main Contractor, across their London projects.

The Bid Manager will be based in their Southeast London office, there will be flexibility to work from home.

The Opportunity

To lead on bids in the Residential sector across London and the home counties, taking responsibility for the projects from PQQ stage to assigning contractors and starting on site.

What will the Bid Manager be doing

• Take the lead on tenders with the client’s representatives in Residential new build schemes
• Liaise with design managers and collaborate effectively
• Be an accurate Bid Manager on projects ranging from £2M – £20M
• Lead bids and take responsibility for – client liaison during bid; technical bid submissions; lead bid settlement meetings with appropriate director.
• Reporting to the Pre-construction Director
• Manage a small bid team
• Have autonomy with your clients and bid writing

What they would like from you

• 3 years minimum within Bid Management
• Ideally with a Residential Main Contractor
• New Build Residential project examples
• 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.

What you will receive

• £60,000 – £70,000
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance for yourself
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

If you are a Bid Manager looking for something new and exciting for yourself, please reach out to Luke Carroll at Ernest and Florent.

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