Bid Manager London & South East Up to £85,000 plus package Due to continued growth, we are seeking a strong Bid Manager to join a busy facades sub-contractor to source, manage and grow key accounts and new business in London.
This company is recognised as a leading contractor in the delivery of bespoke high end facades and glass projects.
This will require someone with more than just a sales approach but a detailed understanding of the design and technical aspects of the work.
The role will be predominantly based from offices in Central London, with the expectation to set up and attend regular prospecting meetings across the Greater London area, attend site for pre-start meetings and site updates at various locations.
With an already existing customer base, the ideal candidate will not only maintain strong relationships with key accounts but continue to grow the customer portfolio.
You will work closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to develop new opportunities for profitable and sustainable growth.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated professional with ambitions to make an impact.
UK Bid Manager Duties: Managing tender processes through all bid stages from initial technical advice/budget price, through formal tenders, and on to post-tender negotiations & the handover of successful awards to the projects department.
Focus on optimising opportunities and reducing risks.
Reading construction drawings and BoQ's, working with Main Contractors to agree product detail, programme schedules and lead times.
Working closely with Sales Administrators to draw up order details for customer sign off.
Work with the Estimating Department to manage sales enquiries.
Maintain an up-to-date record of all leads and sales via our bespoke CRM system.
UK Bid Manager Responsibilities: Follow sales processes, templates, calculations, and rules, etc, for: Technical advice, Budget pricing, Formal tenders, Post-tender negotiations, Pre-construction services agreement, Handover processed to projects department.
Attend meetings at the pre-tender, tender, and post-tender stages (including giving presentations, and presenting proposals).
Prepare costs and specifications, prepare the proposed project programme and outline methodology, prepare and distribute contract documents for review by the commercial / contracts department.
Organise the preparation of supporting tender information from design, engineering, procurement, estimating, contracts, etc., for tenders.
Develop and fine tune cost proposals & write tender sections, clarifications, and qualifications.
Manage pre-construction service agreement processes when & where applicable.
Prepare and deliver handover documentation to the Projects Department for successful bids.
The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals.
Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package.
The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.
For further details on this and other Facades roles and positions within the Construction Industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.