Bid Manager
Technical & Procurement - Newry, County Down
ROLE PURPOSE: The Bid Manager is responsible for the proposal of bids for existing or prospective clients for projects, ensuring the smooth running of the bid within the correct time and financial parameters.
Role Responsibilities
Developing bid proposals for existing and prospective clients, ensuring that the bid is accurate and delivered on time.
Analysing tender documents to understand the needs of clients and ensuring those needs are reflected adequately within the bid proposal.
Effective planning to ensure a strategy for completion of proposed bids / tenders, to include time for final reviews and amendments before submission.
Coordinating any assistance required from Directors for sections such as relevant experience / team / programme / technical questions etc. and compile this information together into a succinct response.
Collate any materials provided by internal stakeholders to ensure a uniform tone across the bid document.
Preparation of submission documentation and answering queries relating to tenders, bids and/or questionnaires.
Preparation of case studies and other reference materials for clients.
Maintain up to date records within our internal database and libraries e.g., bid/quote progress/opportunity pipeline tracker.
Maintain a library of previous bid proposals / tenders to reuse relevant material, amending as necessary.
Produce weekly progress reports to support the flow of incoming work potential and grow company’s turnover (Submission Analysis)
Review and source potential bids/proposals via online portals (E-tenders etc.) and identify and recommend appropriate bids for the Directors to review.
Set up any new enquiries and file correspondence correctly.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience working within a construction industry and fast-paced environment which involved answering questions and providing responses for bids / proposals.
A Minimum of 3 years experience with the tendering and bidding process in the construction or civil Engineering industry.
Strong understanding of the tender management procedure for public and private sector in the UK & Ireland
Strong Microsoft Office skills i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels within an organisation.
The ability to prioritise workloads and time for yourself and other team members and when required reprioritise in line with changing demands.
Strong organisational skills with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work off own initiative and self-motivated in identifying new business.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with key decision makers.
High degree of accuracy required in detail and presentation.
Proactive approach to innovation and problem solving.
As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:
31 days Annual Leave
Life Assurance Policy
Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan
Company Sick Pay
Company maternity / paternity pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Working Policy
Wellbeing Events
Company Occupational Health
Social Events
Team Development Days
Ongoing Training & Development
Bespoke career pathways
Support for Chartership Pathways
State-of-the-art office facilities
On-Site Car Parking
Professional Membership Support
Branded clothing
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