Bid Manager

Balfour; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Warrington is seeking a Bid Manager to deliver high-quality proposals and manage bid strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in bid management within the construction industry, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to innovate. This full-time role offers smart working options and a range of benefits, including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing bid services in construction and engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong IT, maths, and bid writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Formulate bid strategy and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead preparation and delivery of presentations to customers.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements and maintain budgets.

Skills

Bid management

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused approach

Innovation and improvement

Knowledge of procurement principles

Education

Membership of relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, etc.)

Valid CSCS card

Tools

BIM knowledge

5-D cost planning tools

Job description

About The Role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Bid Manager and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business and the world around you. As Bid Manager you will lead, manage and coordinate all aspects of a bid ensuring high‑quality, competitive proposals are delivered to the customer in a manner consistent with the Balfour Beatty Management System. You will establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, partners and the bid team.

What you'll be doing

• Formulate and agree bid strategy with senior management to secure profitable orders.
• Build relationships with customers or their representatives to gain a clear understanding of their requirements.
• Manage and maintain the approved bid budget.
• Oversee and lead the preparation, coordination and delivery of presentations to customers.
• Attend key customer meetings and industry events (e.g. bidder open days).
• Oversee the establishment, production and implementation of bid management processes, including PPC papers, tender settlement documentation, bid management plans, bid programmes and decisions on major supply‑chain partners.
• Liaise with supply‑chain members to formulate aspects of the bid offer.
• Produce written technical, legal and financial contributions to bids and maintain document control and register of clarification responses.
• Record proceedings of meetings and decide on consultant selection and scopes of services.
• Carry out customer intelligence gathering and competitor SWOT analysis.
• Ensure full knowledge of the tender requirements and compliance of bid deliverables.
• Stay informed of company best practice and innovation within bids across the business stream.
• Liaise with co‑sponsors and internal bid steering committee for large and multiple bids, including preparation of Gate papers.
• Lead the presentation of Tender Settlement meetings for large and multiple bids and obtain approvals.
• Lead the handover of secured business.
• Maintain a Project Risk Register.
• Implement appropriate digital toolsets for cost take‑off and other estimating activities, such as 5‑D cost planning.
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values and ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience managing bid services in construction and engineering – specialist experience may be required for some streams.
• Understanding of framework procurement principles and experience with current forms of procurement.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, MICE or MIStructE and a valid CSCS card.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships under time pressure.
• Customer‑centric approach with a knack for spotting opportunities in invitations to tender.
• Strong desire to pursue innovation, development and continuous improvement, with a focus on the customer and relevant business. Good IT, maths and bid writing ability required.
• Knowledge of best‑practice solutions and optimisation of innovative ideas, plus a grasp of Lean Construction and 5‑D cost planning.
• Understanding of BIM, how to read and assemble BIM models and produce reports from them.

Benefits

• Smart working – flexible start and finish times, up to 40 % remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity / partner’s leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

About Us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and we encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer we offer an interview to candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Location

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

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