Bid Manager

Bid Manager

Our client is a rapidly expanding global boutique consultancy specialising in project and bid management within the transport and facilities management sectors. Their dynamic team delivers high-quality, customised project management, bid support, market entry, and advisory service to leading providers in the UK and Middle East markets.

They are seeking an ambitious, motivated, and passionate Bid Manager to join their team and work on high-profile international projects. While the role is predominantly UK-based and remote, there will be opportunities to travel to their Dubai office or client offices in the UK and overseas. The position offers extensive training, professional development, and clear pathways for career progression into senior bid management and key client account management roles. Proactive contributions toward business growth will also be incentivised.

The Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in the organisation, managing bids and projects for private and public sector clients. Collaborating with internal and client Bid Directors, the Bid Manager will support efforts to win new business, promote the company, retain existing clients, and develop turnkey bid solutions and processes.

As part of a rapidly growing company, this role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth. The Bid Manager will gain insights into the workings of business operations, project management, stakeholder engagement at senior levels, opportunity capture, and the design and delivery of complex solutions.

Bid Management

Establishment of bid processes and continuous improvement

Bid analysis, planning, control and monitoring

Coordination of legal, financial and technical workstream leads

Bid governance management

Bid proposal quality management

Bid Director project support

Bid team coaching and engagement

Internal and external stakeholder management

Bid budget management

Clarification, risk, opportunities and assumptions management

Bid team communications management

Project Analysis:

Evaluate project requirements and specifications to identify key components and potential challenges.

Conduct thorough analysis of project documents, including cost estimates, timelines, and technical specifications.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather relevant information for bid preparation.

Proposal Development:

Prepare and compile comprehensive bid documentation in response to RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Quotations).

Work closely with the project management and technical teams to ensure alignment between bid proposals and project execution strategies.

Develop clear and compelling narratives that highlight our company's strengths and capabilities.

Risk Assessment:

Identify and assess potential risks associated with proposed projects and develop mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure bid compliance with regulatory requirements.

Market Research:

Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.

Provide insights and recommendations based on market research to enhance our competitive position.

Communication and Collaboration:

Effectively communicate project strategies, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a cohesive approach to project bidding and execution.

Business Support

Key Client account management

Support the wider business in meeting its growth targets

Support with general business management

Support with the development of bidding processes and proposals to Clients.

Knowledge and Skills

Project management best practices Ability to write in professional English and distil large volumes of data and information into concise reports Strong administration and time management skills Graduate calibre, ideally with a post-graduate qualification in research and writing field Research Skills – ability to research across multiple mediums to source information to support projects Relationship building – the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across all stakeholders, whether at local or more senior levels Communicates effectively – able to articulate ideas in a clear and persuasive manner Initiative – the ability to think and act proactively Ability to multi-task – juggle the demands of complex projects and proactively manages communication across the team. Desire to broaden skill sets and ability to understand different solutions across various markets. Highly organised – is quick and efficient, delivers to agreed timescales with an eye for detail. Excellent MS Office skills – proficient in word processing and compiling documents into standard formats. MS Visio and MS Project desirable.

• Works effectively with others in a strong team-orientated environment.

Salary: To £75,000

Location: Hybrid UK & Overseas travel