Bid Manager, Management

Bid Manager

East of England – Galliford Try

An opportunity has arisen for a Bid Manager to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally based in the East of England and with the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the area.

Working as a Bid Manager in our East Midlands Building Unit, you will be responsible for planning and executing bids in line with client requirements and tender strategy. Working collaboratively with our expert construction delivery teams and supply chain partners, you will lead bids from the identification of opportunities through the complete lifecycle of the bid process, shaping winning bid strategies and crafting high‑quality proposals.

With a background in Construction you will bring enthusiasm and drive to look beyond the obvious, seeking innovative solutions to individual projects whilst embracing both Client and Galliford Try ambitions. You will be a self‑motivated and results‑orientated team player, with strong communication and leadership skills, and an innovative approach to solution finding.

• Leading and managing strategically important/business critical individual project and framework bids.
• Taking ownership and accountability for the performance and deliverables of specific opportunity Bid Teams and act as Main “Point of Contact” with Client/Design Teams.
• Setting, managing, and leading bid strategy/win themes; bid programme development; allocation of deliverables; tender settlement process and client engagement sessions.
• Analyse PQQ and Tender documents and resource and manage a suitable bid team to deliver the bids.
• Arrange and lead tender review meetings and report to the business Unit Directors on progress.
• Developing risk identification, mitigation, and alternative proposals.
• Inputting into planning, programming, and the development of construction methodologies.
• Delivering high quality bids that clearly articulate our offer in response to client specific requirements/needs.
• Assisting the Pre‑construction Director with bid evaluation, governance, and the allocation of appropriate level of team resources to bids.
• Ensure continuing feedback on contractual/commercial developments, outlining positive and negative issues identified during delivery, with a key focus upon risk management.

• Industry specific knowledge of Bid Managing within the Construction market.
• Proven track record in the sector or similar role, preferably with a main contractor.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• Flexibility to meet time pressures to deliver high quality submissions on time.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Adaptability and drive to progress the role into other areas including Business Development as and when necessary.
• A naturally inquisitive nature to challenge ideas and provide innovative solutions.
• Display a creative flair in their writing and ensuring high standards of accuracy and document control.
• Collaborative attitude;
  An understanding of the importance of work winning strategies/themes/differentiators and their application into submissions.

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

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