Job Description

Interim Bid Manager (Water Division)Location: RemoteThere may be a requirement for some travel to other locations as needed. A driving licence and the ability to travel are required.
Bid and Tender Team
The Bid Manager will oversee the entire bid process, from capture planning and early engagement to the live bid process, ending in customer debrief, lessons learned, presentation, and negotiation.They will lead bids for the Water & Land Division, working closely with technical specialists to fully understand client requirements, manage the bid project from start to finish, and develop and present proposals in a tailored and structured manner.The ideal candidate will be comfortable networking throughout the organisation, managing virtual teams to bid completion, and working well under pressure to challenging deadlines. They will be confident in decision-making and have a calm and focused influence. Additionally, they will have line management responsibility for a supporting Tender Coordinator and Tender Administrator.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process.
• Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from key stakeholders, typically engaging technical leads, sales, commercial, and legal.
• Work with the Technical Lead to develop a clear win strategy for each bid and ensure win themes are clear and compelling.
• Prepare and review the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all calculations are accurate and easy to decipher.
• Track and manage risks throughout the bid process.
• Contribute to the written proposal in terms of content and presentation.
• Ensure timescales are achieved at each step of the bid process and take the initiative in setting realistic deadlines.
• Ensure on-time submission of compliant and commercially sound bids.
• Coordinate and plan all client presentations required as part of the bid submission.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-bid reviews, both internally and with customers.
• Provide knowledgeable support to direct reports.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Education to degree level in a relevant subject area (water management or related field would be advantageous).
• APMP qualified.

Strategy

• Work collaboratively with other Associate Directors and Principals to identify potential opportunities and challenges in relation to organisational goals and provide potential solutions.
• Work as part of the senior management team in your area to drive goals.
• Effectively articulate goals, having a thorough understanding of the activities within your divisional area, and a good understanding of the wider group of companies.

Skills, Experience, and QualificationsExcellent report writing ability, demonstrated by a track record of writing high-quality technical reports for a range of clients in the private and public sectors.

• Knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects within a relevant field, viewed as an expert in your chosen field.
• Provide technical advice to clients and colleagues as required.
• Professional accreditation.

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