Bid Manager (M&E / FM)

VANRATH are recruiting a Bid Manager to work for a leading M&E and FM solutions company in Belfast (option to be based from Mallusk or South Belfast.

We are seeking a highly motivated Bid Manager to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the bid process and helping to develop new business from tender identification to submittal and contract award.

Remuneration:
£55,000 - £65,000

The Role:

The main purpose of this role is to coordinate and write high quality bid and tender documentation, with the aim of supporting the team to win new business in conjunction with the Commercial Team.

In addition, the post holder will be required to provide support to the Business Development Team to ensure new market opportunities and to develop and promote the profile of the company.

The post holder will also be required to support and assist with the marketing strategy for the company when required.

Bids

Bid and proposal management

• Implementation of winning bid strategies and coordination of response requirements in line with agreed processes.
• Working alongside Business Development and CEO/COO to build relationships with key senior stakeholders to understand pipeline of opportunities and priorities.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the bid process from pre-qualification to contract award including managing all qualitative responses and social value requirements.
• Coordinate the production of bid documents and presentations in collaboration with the estimation team and internal bid writers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, technical experts, finance, legal, etc., to gather the necessary information and insights required for a winning proposal
• Own the bid documents that are submitted to the customer and manage the bid database.
• Conduct post-bid reviews to continually improve the bid process.
• Monitor and report on bid performance and outcomes.

The Ideal Person:

• 4-5+ years within a Bid role, or a Business Development role involving public tenders/bids.
• Experience working on public sector & local authority tenders including up to date knowledge of public procurement regulations is essential.
• Bid Management experience working within a 'service' led company, such as facilities management, healthcare, or IT services is preferred
• Relevant degree