Hertfordshire

Assistant Bid Manager

Ref: L1+060624

Posted: 6 months ago


£30,000 to £45,000
Assistant Bid Manager
Fit Out & Refurbishment
Hertfordshire

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

The Company

We are currently collaborating with an established main contractor with a turnover in excess of £60 million that undertakes refurbishment and fit-out projects within the education, higher education / further education, healthcare, commercial and community sectors.

For over 40 years the company have built a reputation as a trusted construction partner for some of the UK’s leading public and private sector clients throughout Lond and the Southeast. Projects typically value between £1 million to £10 million.

The Role

Our client is currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Bid Manager for a hybrid role based in Hertfordshire.

The role requires you to be in the office for 1-2 days a week and occasionally taking days for networking etc.

Ass an Assistant Bid Manager you will play a crucial in the preconstruction phase of the project and the businesses development this includes supporting the bid manager and the wider bid team in preparing and submitting competitive tenders for construction projects.

Core Competencies needed:

  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of construction processes, materials, and industry standards to accurately interpret project requirements and specifications
  • Negotiation Skills: Basic negotiation skills to assist in discussions with clients and stakeholders during the bid process
  • Analytical Skills: Capability to analyse data, assess project requirements, and contribute to cost estimates and risk assessments
  • Research Skills: Proficiency in conducting thorough research on potential projects, clients, competitors, and industry trends to gather relevant information for bids

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in managing all bid documentation, ensuring that all required documents are accurate, up-to-date, and properly formatted

• Help compile detailed bids, including the gathering of necessary data, cost estimates, project timelines, and other relevant information

• Act as a liaison between different departments (such as design, finance, and project management) to gather the necessary input for the bid

• Conduct research on potential projects, clients, and competitors to better understand the market and tailor bids accordingly

• Assist in developing cost estimates and budgets for the project, often collaborating with quantity surveyors and estimators

• Ensure that the bid meets the client's requirements and is of high quality

• Help identify potential risks associated with the project and assist in developing strategies to mitigate these risks

• Coordinate the submission of the bid, ensuring it is delivered on time and meets all client specifications

• Support post-bid activities such as presentations, client meetings, and negotiations. Assist in debriefing sessions to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the bid

• Handle various administrative tasks related to the bidding process, such as maintaining bid files, updating databases, and tracking bid status