Overview
Bid Director role at Actavo.
Responsibilities
* Lead the bid team, including coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members and subject matter experts to ensure alignment with bid objectives and timelines.
* Develop a winning strategy in collaboration with the sales and delivery teams and ensure alignment with customer requirements.
* Review and analyse bid opportunities, including RFPs/ITTs and other procurement documents, to assess feasibility, risks, opportunities, and potential returns.
* Provide strategic guidance and direction throughout the bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification and qualification to bid preparation, submission, and post-submission activities.
* Manage the bid budget, resource allocations, and subcontractor/vendor relationships to optimise bid delivery.
* Conduct bid kick-off meetings, strategy sessions, and progress reviews to ensure effective communication, coordination, and accountability across bid teams.
* Continuously monitor and evaluate bid performance to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes; ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as industry regulations and standards.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as engineering or business; additional certifications in project management or bid management are a plus.
* Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a results-oriented mindset focused on achieving business objectives and targets.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in the general contracting industry with a proven track record in bid management or related field.
* Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower bid teams to achieve objectives and deliver high-quality results.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound business decisions under tight deadlines.
Benefits
* Pension plan
* Life assurance — 4 times your annual salary
* Employee assistance programme
* Refer a friend scheme
* Maternity pay
* Employee discounts – on hotels, gyms, electronics and more
* Educational assistance
* Career progression opportunities
* Long Service Awards
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Utilities
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