Bid Manager

<p>Our client is a construction company and main contractor who deliver construction, cladding, refurbishment, and property solutions - they are looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to support the expansion of their cladding remediation and retrofit projects in the Midlands and North.</p> <p>The bid manager will lead the preparation and submission of high-quality, winning tenders and be responsible for coordinating and building their team across pre-construction, commercial, technical and operational departments to ensure a fully compliant and competitive submission.</p> <b>Responsibilities</b> <ul> <li>Lead and write end-to-end bid submissions for cladding remediation and retrofit projects</li> <li>Build, coordinate and manage internal bid teams and external contractors.</li> <li>Work closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to develop strong and successful strategies</li> <li>Manage bid programmes to ensure deadlines are met</li> <li>Interpret local authority tender requirements and ensure full compliance</li> <li>Support pre-construction and client engagement activities</li> </ul> <b>Qualifications</b> <ul> <li>Proven Bid Management experience within social housing refurbishment and /or cladding remediation and retrofit projects</li> <li>Strong experience bidding to / dealing with local authorities.</li> <li>Experience within cladding remediation, fire safety or retrofit projects is highly desirable</li> <li>Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced, growing environment</li> </ul> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid manager to join a client at an exciting stage of growth, with real opportunity to shape the bid process and play a key role in securing future contracts.</p> <p>Bid Manager hours are 7.30 am - 5.30 pm, salary to be in the region of £60k - £65k (plus a £5,000 car allowance) for this permanent position.</p> <p>If interested in this Bid Manager role please send CV and / or call Seamus at any time to discuss</p> #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 60000 - 65000 per year Experience: 2 years required

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