Bid Manager

Role: Bid Manager

Location: Epping, Essex

Salary: up to £75k plus package, Performance Bonus, Career progression

This is a great opportunity to join a growing SME business that supplies exceptional construction services which have a positive impact on people's lives. This is the perfect opportunity to become part of a steadily growing, family-run business.

As a Bid Writer Manager, you will play a crucial role in securing new business by producing high-quality, compelling bids and tenders that accurately reflect our capabilities and values. Working closely with the New Business team and SMEs, you will be responsible for writing, editing, and coordinating bids for a range of construction projects.

Bid Manager Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce high-quality, persuasive bid documents, including PQQs, ITTs, and RFPs, tailored to the specific requirements of each opportunity
• Write and edit clear, concise, and compelling content that effectively communicates the company's value proposition, technical capabilities, and project experience
• Work closely with the New Business team, operations managers, and SMEs to gather the necessary information for bids, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client requirements
• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including timelines, submissions, and internal reviews, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Conduct research on potential clients, projects, and industry trends to inform bid strategies and improve win rates
• Maintain and update a library of bid content, case studies, and standard responses to ensure consistency and efficiency in the bid process
• Analyse feedback from clients and stakeholders to continuously improve bid quality and success rates.
• Ensure all bid documents comply with client specifications, industry standards, and company policies.

Bid Manager Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer, ideally within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of the construction/social housing sector is preferred
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to produce high-quality, persuasive content under tight deadlines
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Bid Manager Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new challenges
• Commitment to upholding the company's values of integrity, quality, and teamwork.

Bid Manager benefits:

• Working for family-owned SME business
• Car allowance
• 28 days of annual leave (inclusive all Bank Holidays)
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Access to Business and Head Office wellness/gym facilities
• Flexible working negotiable

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.