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Senior Bid Manager

Ref: VAC-18756
 
  • Salary: £70,000
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Region: South East
  • Location: London / Hybrid
  • Industry: Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
  • Discipline: Bid Manager - Senior
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Duration: n/a
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Senior Bid Manager
London / Hybrid Working

New Senior Bid Manager role working for property and construction consultancy based in London. You will be reporting to the Group Bid Manager and play a crucial role in leading and managing the end-to-end bid process.

The responsibilities will include coordinating cross-functional teams e.g. the subject matter experts (SMEs), developing compelling proposals and ensuring the successful delivery of bids to clients.

Senior Bid Manager Main Responsibilities:
• Formulate comprehensive bid strategies aligned with the company’s goals and client requirements.
• Conduct thorough and competitor analysis to identify key differentiators.
• Lead the bid planning process, collaborating with internal stakeholders including sales, marketing, finance, and technical teams. Establish clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely submission of bids.
• Developing win theme and value proposition registers.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality, client-focused proposals that effectively address client needs and showcases the company’s strengths.
• Creation, review, and editing processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with bid requirements.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with bids and develop mitigation strategies to minimise their impact. Conduct thorough risk assessments and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and preferences to tailor proposals accordingly.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior members of the bid team. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Track bid outcomes, analyse success rates, and identify areas for improvement. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics, lessons learned, and actionable insights.

Senior Bid Manager Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field or proven experience in bid management, with a minimum of 10-years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively.
• In-depth knowledge of bidding processes, procurement methodologies, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software.
• Skilled writer and editor.
• Able to structure, edit / review and write technical and non-technical content to answer EOI, SSQ, ITT, RFQ, RFI and Framework / DSP bids.
• In-depth knowledge of Private Sector bidding processes and In-depth knowledge of Public Sector bidding processes e.g. PCR 2105 and the Transformation and new process due in October 2024.

For further information or to apply for this Senior Bid Manager role, please contact Lisa Easthope on 0208 126 4537 or email lisa_easthope@bidsolutions.com