Bid Manager

Bid Manager - Residential Main Contractor - Social Housing

Our client

Medium sized family run developer and construction company, with a extremely successful track record throughout London and the South-East. Specialising in mixed-use sites of from 20 to 150 homes. Strong knowledge of heritage assets, taking on new-build and refurbishment projects.

The role 

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager and working alongside the Business Development team, you will be responsible for the management of the bid process within a construction contracting environment with a focus on delivering consistency and driving continuous improvement. 

The main sectors are residential developments, mixed use developments and social housing refurbishment projects - experience in these sectors is essential

Main duties

• Management and completion of Framework submissions

• Expressions of Interest (EOI)

• Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs)

• Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation

Bid strategy

• Appraisal of documentation to determine viability of returning compliant bids

• Undertake detailed Client, project and stakeholder research

• Facilitate workshops with team to develop strategy and share knowledge

• Provide guidance and develop plans to ensure the strategy is embedded in the tender submission

• Ability to explore alternative cost options and Value Engineering opportunities

• Risk management, identify and create initial due diligence/risk register

• Maintain a library of current & accurate corporate information for inclusion in submissions

• Management of the bid writing function

Managing the tender process

• Ensure compliance with the Client bid process

• Review all tender documents to understand client requirements and required deliverables

• Chair pre-start meeting - allocate owners and set deadlines for content

• Monitor and report on progress

• Facilitate and attend all internal and external meetings as required

• Management of Client and consultant communications, including dissemination to the team and management of appropriate actions

• Managing support from internal and external bid team, including the design team, BIM manager, programmers, Health and Safety team 

Content generation

• Answer bid responses whilst building in the bid strategy

• Write and develop all non-technical content, H&S, quality, CVs, experience

• Support on technical content where required - understand and resolve complex technical, strategic and business issues – consulting with all bid team members as required

• Proofread all submission content – ensure compliant and aligned to Client requirements and bid strategy

• Write summaries and forewords where required

Additional requirements 

Mid tender reviews and post tender interviews • Review progress of tender strategy with all bid team members • Establish and manage post tender strategy • Arrange rehearsal sessions and coach team • Develop content that clearly responds to the agenda

Knowledge/Skills + Experience Required

Strong communication skills with an excellent command of written and spoken English • The ability to communicate about complex, technical concepts in easy-to-understand ways and convey ideas graphically • Cognisance of current construction working practices and MMC • Excellent research skills that enable the gathering of information critical to developing a competitive offer • Management of multiple proposals with a high level of attention to timescales for delivery • Highly IT literate and good presentation skills • Familiarity with recognised publishing software will be advantageous. • Excellent planning and organizational skills, with a focus on quality.