Holt Executive is partnering with a pioneering space technology company to find a Technical Bid Manager to join their team in Harwell, UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and managing technical proposals for cutting-edge satellite missions, helping shape the future of space sustainability and in-orbit services.
About the Role: As a Technical Bid Manager, you will be responsible for leading bid preparation, coordinating technical content, and managing proposal submissions. You will collaborate with engineering, commercial, and leadership teams to develop compelling proposals that showcase the companys technical capabilities and innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end bid process, including technical proposal writing, content coordination, and submission.
- Work with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to define winning strategies and technical solutions.
- Develop bid plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and deadlines.
- Manage the coordination of technical inputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and clarity.
- Create and review cost estimates, risk assessments, and resource plans for proposals.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
- Drive continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation quality.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in technical bid management, proposal writing, or business development in the space, aerospace, or defense sector.
- Strong understanding of space systems, satellite technology, or mission operations.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions effectively.
- Proficiency in bid management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in space sustainability, satellite servicing, or debris removal.
- Familiarity with ESA, NASA, or commercial space bid processes.
- Knowledge of proposal management methodologies and best practices.
- Experience with cost modeling and pricing strategies.
- Ability to coordinate international teams on collaborative bids.
Whats on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work with a highly skilled, international team on innovative space missions.
- Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support.
- Access to state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities.
- Regular social events and career development opportunities.
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Recruit4Staff are proud to represent their client, an internationally renowned construction & civil engineering company, in their search for a Bid Manager to work out of their London or Swindon offices.For the successful Bid Manager, our client is offering:
Competitive Salary (DOE)Days role, Monday to FridayContract role (3 Months)Potential for remote working opportunities
The Role – Bid Manager:
Lead the bid process for major civil engineering and pumped storage hydro projects, ensuring the development of high-quality, competitive proposals.Manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle, including strategy development, bid writing, pricing, and submission.Work closely with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams to create compelling technical and financial submissions.Identify risks and opportunities within tenders, ensuring all bids are technically compliant and commercially viable.Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams.Ensure all bids align with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.Oversee post-submission negotiations, presentations, and contract handovers to the delivery team.
What our client is looking for in a Bid Manager:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field – ESSENTIALProven experience in bid management for major civils projects, particularly within pumped storage hydro, dams, tunnels, or infrastructure – ESSENTIALStrong understanding of contractual frameworks (NEC, FIDIC, JCT) and procurement routes – ESSENTIALExperience managing large-scale bids, including technical, commercial, and legal aspectsAbility to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams, ensuring deadlines are met.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling bid responses.Proficiency in bid management tools
Key skills or similar Job Titles: Senior Bid Manager – Civil Engineering, Tender Manager – Infrastructure & Hydro Projects, Proposals Manager – Major Civils, Bid Lead – Renewable Energy & Hydropower, Commercial & Bids Manager – Heavy Civils
Commutable From: London, Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Gloucester, Cardiff
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JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Construction Manager is responsible for managing all projects (including GC and larger-scale P&R, TremCares, etc.). This will involve working with the superintendent or technicians assigned to the project to ensure delivery is on time and within budget, as well as selecting and managing all subcontractors. Additional duties will include participating in all proposals, specifications, price estimates, schedules, and sales efforts as they affect the aforementioned projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for sales and service support, field resources, and customer management communication as necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for contributing to, validating, and signing off on all proposals and specifications. Conceptual Phase (estimates & schedules) Program Planning Phase Design Phase Conduct Prebid Construction Phase Conduct Pre-construction Effective Close-out Cost Estimates and schedules Use of ebuilder for all project documentation per policy manual. Accountable for project cost/budget variance & profitability. Accountable for Quality Assurance. Understanding of subcontractor agreement and corrective measures of notification to subcontractor per the executed agreement. Proper letter notification to non-compliant subcontractor agreement articles, i.e., no waivers of lien for lower tier subs, missing submittals, etc. Set project timelines and goals. Manage key metrics and report on a regular basis or as required. Coordinate work with Program Managers, sales and service support, customer management (WTI and Tremco Roofing), and resource management. Participate in the preventive and corrective action process with responsibility and authority to: Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to service, process, and quality. Identify and record any service, process, or quality system problems. Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels. Verify the implementation of solutions. Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming products until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. Review all bids received and conduct contractor interviews for specification and contractual compliance. Approve Proposals for submission (i.e. pricing, specification, scope). Direct Project Manager, technicians, and superintendents. Sign-off on project billings. Responsible for change order negotiation and approval.
Metrics:
Benchmarks will be assembled for the following metrics: Concept, Planning & Design (Proposals & Specs): # Proposals/Specs being managed # Proposals/Specs reviewed vs. in queue #/$ Wins vs. Losses Profit Margin of Wins vs. Losses Construction (Execution) # of projects w/in (time &/or $) budget +/- X% Contractor Management # Qualified Contractors $ Billed & Outstanding (& DSOs) Customer Project Quality Score
Competencies:
Technical knowledge of all products and services that WTI offers Deep understanding of all Construction Management tasks Understanding of superintendent roles & responsibilities
Communications:
Superior written, oral, and digital communication skills Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service approach when dealing with sales reps Able to create performance reporting 24-hour reply response to all inquiries Computer Literacy Ebuilder, Email, web, SAP, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, Visual Cadd , AutoCadd, others TBD
Specification Development Stage:
Select the WTI Superintendent for the project. Responsible for specification detail drawings approval. Signing off on Specifications shall be required by the Division Manager, Construction Manager, and Tremco Sales Rep.
Pre-Bid Stage:
Conducts Pre-Bid Meeting, agenda outlines the required format of the Pre-Bid Meeting. Document responses from Pre-Bid Meeting minutes are documented or audio recorded and compiled into meeting minutes on the form Receives and processes Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda and Sign-In form. Forwards published copies to local Tremco Rep, Superintendent, Facility Contact, and Roofing Subcontractor.
Bidding Stage:
Publishes, approves, and distributes Addendum (where applicable) Receives and reviews bids and agreements
Pre-construction Stage:
Provides established Project Schedule Assists Superintendent in planning and coordinating the Pre-Construction Meeting Provides superintendent with necessary subcontractor information from Bid Form site-specific safety plans, certificates, etc, prior to the Pre-Construction meeting Conducts and processes completed Pre-Construction Meeting documentation and distributes to all applicable parties
Construction Stage:
Daily receipt and review of Daily Inspection forms Visits job site as necessary Receive and review Weekly Progress Meeting Minutes; attend or be involved via conference call Maintain the project schedule, and process updates from the superintendent Perform site audits as appropriate Authorize and generate Change Orders as required Authorize subcontractor payments Authorize Customer billing Assist the Superintendent with any problems during construction Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Construction Manager is responsible for managing all projects (including GC and larger-scale P&R, TremCares, etc.). This will involve working with the superintendent or technicians assigned to the project to ensure delivery is on time and within budget, as well as selecting and managing all subcontractors. Additional duties will include participating in all proposals, specifications, price estimates, schedules, and sales efforts as they affect the aforementioned projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for sales and service support, field resources, and customer management communication as necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for contributing to, validating, and signing off on all proposals and specifications. Conceptual Phase (estimates & schedules) Program Planning Phase Design Phase Conduct Prebid Construction Phase Conduct Pre-construction Effective Close-out Cost Estimates and schedules Use of ebuilder for all project documentation per policy manual. Accountable for project cost/budget variance & profitability. Accountable for Quality Assurance. Understanding of subcontractor agreement and corrective measures of notification to subcontractor per the executed agreement. Proper letter notification to non-compliant subcontractor agreement articles, i.e., no waivers of lien for lower tier subs, missing submittals, etc. Set project timelines and goals. Manage key metrics and report on a regular basis or as required. Coordinate work with Program Managers, sales and service support, customer management (WTI and Tremco Roofing), and resource management. Participate in the preventive and corrective action process with responsibility and authority to: Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to service, process, and quality. Identify and record any service, process, or quality system problems. Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels. Verify the implementation of solutions. Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming products until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. Review all bids received and conduct contractor interviews for specification and contractual compliance. Approve Proposals for submission (i.e. pricing, specification, scope). Direct Project Manager, technicians, and superintendents. Sign-off on project billings. Responsible for change order negotiation and approval.
Metrics:
Benchmarks will be assembled for the following metrics: Concept, Planning & Design (Proposals & Specs): # Proposals/Specs being managed # Proposals/Specs reviewed vs. in queue #/$ Wins vs. Losses Profit Margin of Wins vs. Losses Construction (Execution) # of projects w/in (time &/or $) budget +/- X% Contractor Management # Qualified Contractors $ Billed & Outstanding (& DSOs) Customer Project Quality Score
Competencies:
Technical knowledge of all products and services that WTI offers Deep understanding of all Construction Management tasks Understanding of superintendent roles & responsibilities
Communications:
Superior written, oral, and digital communication skills Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service approach when dealing with sales reps Able to create performance reporting 24-hour reply response to all inquiries Computer Literacy Ebuilder, Email, web, SAP, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, Visual Cadd , AutoCadd, others TBD
Specification Development Stage:
Select the WTI Superintendent for the project. Responsible for specification detail drawings approval. Signing off on Specifications shall be required by the Division Manager, Construction Manager, and Tremco Sales Rep.
Pre-Bid Stage:
Conducts Pre-Bid Meeting, agenda outlines the required format of the Pre-Bid Meeting. Document responses from Pre-Bid Meeting minutes are documented or audio recorded and compiled into meeting minutes on the form Receives and processes Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda and Sign-In form. Forwards published copies to local Tremco Rep, Superintendent, Facility Contact, and Roofing Subcontractor.
Bidding Stage:
Publishes, approves, and distributes Addendum (where applicable) Receives and reviews bids and agreements
Pre-construction Stage:
Provides established Project Schedule Assists Superintendent in planning and coordinating the Pre-Construction Meeting Provides superintendent with necessary subcontractor information from Bid Form site-specific safety plans, certificates, etc, prior to the Pre-Construction meeting Conducts and processes completed Pre-Construction Meeting documentation and distributes to all applicable parties
Construction Stage:
Daily receipt and review of Daily Inspection forms Visits job site as necessary Receive and review Weekly Progress Meeting Minutes; attend or be involved via conference call Maintain the project schedule, and process updates from the superintendent Perform site audits as appropriate Authorize and generate Change Orders as required Authorize subcontractor payments Authorize Customer billing Assist the Superintendent with any problems during construction The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $79,000 and $99,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to: health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, and continuing education. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Geoservices Global Account Manager required to manage high profile global Oil and Gas accounts, cultivating strong relationships, developing value propositions, and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Requirements
Business Development and Client Relationship Management successful track record.
Surface Logging work scope, bid and technical evaluation experience.
Well data knowledge
Drilling event investigation understanding.
Responsibilities
Managed client relationships for major global accounts, London based clients with global travel to assets as needed.
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Geoservices Global Account Manager required to manage high profile global Oil and Gas accounts, cultivating strong relationships, developing value propositions, and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Requirements
Business Development and Client Relationship Management successful track record.
Surface Logging work scope, bid and technical evaluation experience.
Well data knowledge
Drilling event investigation understanding.
Responsibilities
Managed client relationships for major global accounts, London based clients with global travel to assets as needed.
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Holt Executive are supporting a leading defence industry organisation on their hire for an experienced Head of Commercial to support its business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience negotiating and administering contracts with key defence customers, including UK and US government agencies and major defence contractors.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead commercial activities, collaborating with Business Development and Project Management teams to develop solutions for tenders and oversee contract management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead contractual activities in tender processes, preparing responses and supporting bid approvals.
- Provide commercial risk guidance to the Senior Leadership Team, advising on terms and conditions.
- Draft and review agreements, ensuring compliance with due diligence policies.
- Support Supply Chain teams in subcontract negotiations.
- Advise and assist Project Management teams in contract execution from initiation to closure.
- Resolve contractual conflicts and ensure effective risk mitigation.
- Manage and develop the Commercial Team, ensuring best practices.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- 10+ years experience.
- Strong knowledge of UK and international defence contracts, including pricing, financing, and contract law.
- Experience negotiating contracts and working across business boundaries.
Personal Attributes:
- Independent thinker with strong leadership and negotiation skills.
- Ability to assess and mitigate contractual risks.
- Effective manager and team leader, able to drive process improvements.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the business, UK Security Clearance is required. Applicants must have proof of identity, employment history, and UK residency for at least five years.....Read more...
Our client is an innovative renewable energy marine developer that finances, installs and operates integrated shore power and adds renewable energy systems specifically designed for the commercial inland and coastal marine sector. They provide landowners and marine operators with utility-scale marine projects from 1.5MW to 50MW. As Origination Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Origination in preparing bids from bid inception through to final delivery and close. The role will require working on several projects simultaneously and an ability to work autonomously. Their products include Shore Power, Port Power, Power-to-Marine (PtM) and Marine Retrofitting (retrofitting diesel work boats to electric propulsion). Ideally you will be committed to the UK’s net zero ambitions, have a keen interest in renewable project development. You will also be an exceptional internal and external communicator, have excellent attention to detail and work in an efficient and process driven manner. Key Role Responsibilities Winning grant and other funding bid applicationsWork with internal teams to identify and design project eligible for funding bidsLiaise with grant fund managers as necessary (e.g. InnovateUK)Support origination activitiesFollow up on origination leadsLead proposal drafting and follow up workIdentify and manage PPA / financial modelling (external support provided) Key Role Requirements Degree level qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as renewable energy, business administration, engineering, or a related commercial or technical discipline.A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously within a small team environment.Demonstrated initiative in identifying tasks, solving problems, and driving projects to completion without constant supervision.Proven experience in preparing and managing grants, bids, and tenders associated with project development.Strong understanding of the processes involved in securing funding and navigating competitive tenders.Sound knowledge of commercial contracts, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating terms.Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation and agreements.A collaborative team player who thrives in a small, high-growth, early-stage business environment.Comfortable adapting to a dynamic workplace where roles may overlap, and responsibilities evolve.Familiarity with the marine, maritime, or renewable energy industries is a significant advantage.Awareness of sector-specific challenges and opportunities to bring value to the role. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.....Read more...
The Job NATIONAL JOB - FULLY REMOTE
The Company:
UK manufacturer of single use medical devices
Global reach
Outstanding reputation for service and product quality
Benefits of the UK Sales Manager
£65k-£80k basic salary
Bonus worth approx. £20k based on UK Sales Performance
Company Car or Car Allowance
Death in Service (4 x Salary)
Employer Pension @ 10% employer + 5% employee
23 Days annual leave (3 to be taken over Christmas) + bank holidays
Health Shield - Employee Health Cash Plan
Perkbox - 40 fee points every month
Mobile & Laptop
The Role of the UK Sales Manager
Managing a team of 9 reps that sell a variety of medical devices around Drainage Solutions, Women's Health, Colorectal & Diagnostics
To manage and support the UK field sales team, providing a point of contact for colleagues and ensuring feedback, documentation, reporting and information is regularly and routinely provided to the Sales & Marketing Director and product managers as required.
Predominately field based (at least 60%) 3 days per working week out with the team
Achievement of overall sales targets for the strategic range of products
UK Sales budget and control of UK Sales Operating expenses
Manage & quarterly sales meetings
Monitoring feedback and reporting as appropriate.
Annual sales social
Maintain key contract relationships
Tender/Bid applications
Liaise with and support Products Managers
Liaise with and support Customer Service staff and Managers
The Ideal Person for the UK Sales Manager
Experience in managing a successful medical devices sales team
Minimum 3-5 years proven track record in increase sales revenue
Hold a degree in biology/medicine/business or similar related field
Proven sales experience & skill within medical device field,
Selling into Healthcare and the NHS
Experience of working within a clinical environment
Knowledge of 80/20 or Pareto
If you think the role of UK Sales Manager is for you, apply now!
Consultant: David Gray
Email: davidg@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no. 0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.....Read more...
Graduate Account Manager Bridging Educational Futures in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + Bonus Are you a dynamic graduate ready to make a meaningful impact in the education sector? The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a dedicated Graduate Account Manager to join a forward-thinking education organisation committed to reducing inequality in education. Company overview This established education provider is on a mission to close the inequality gap by delivering inclusive educational services across the UK. Based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, this agile team works directly with Local Authorities to provide exceptional educational support for children in schools. As a Graduate Account Manager, you'll be at the heart of their operations, ensuring seamless service delivery while building strong relationships with stakeholders. Job overview The Graduate Account Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a purpose-driven environment. You'll be responsible for managing educational accounts, working with various stakeholders including schools, tutors, and local authorities. The successful Graduate Account Manager will balance relationship building with analytical skills to ensure educational services are delivered to the highest standard. Here's what you'll be doing:Creating compelling proposals for new accounts and supporting bid writers in business developmentBuilding and maintaining relationships with all account stakeholdersManaging enquiries from schools, tutors, and parents for assigned accountsPreparing detailed reports and communicating essential informationLeading meetings with account contacts and ensuring KPIs are consistently metManaging account budgets and funding allocation Evaluating and monitoring progress across all accountsDeveloping and updating process documentation Recruiting, onboarding, and supporting tutorsConducting tutor assessments and providing constructive feedbackSourcing and allocating appropriate tutors to contractsSupporting tutors with lesson planning and communicationHere are the skills you'll need:Excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication abilitiesCollaborative approach and engagement skillsCommitment to confidentiality and data protectionUnderstanding of GDPR, safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, and PREVENT policiesStrong business acumen with analytical and statistical capabilitiesProfessional business writing skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities effectivelyKnowledge of curriculum and educational frameworksUnderstanding of Special Educational NeedsIdeally 2+ years of account or relationship management experience (although graduate applications are welcome) Work Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here are the benefits of this job:Competitive salary package for Graduate Account Manager positionsOpportunity to make a genuine difference in educational outcomesWorking with a best in class team of education professionalsCareer development in a growing sectorValuable experience working directly with Local AuthoritiesChance to develop both commercial and educational expertisePursuing a career as a Graduate Account Manager in the education sector offers significant rewards beyond just professional development. You'll be contributing to reducing educational inequality while gaining invaluable experience across account management, stakeholder relations, and educational delivery. This Graduate Account Manager role provides an excellent foundation for a meaningful career pathway in either commercial education or the broader public sector education space.....Read more...
South East Consortium - Who Are We?
We're a not-for-profit central purchasing body working in the public sector. We create frameworks and dynamic purchasing models for use by our customers. We're a membership organisation that provides options and solutions for public bodies that are looking to procure their contracts in a compliant and efficient way, mainly focusing on the housing sector, however we work with other public bodies too, such as blue light services and the education sector.
Our relationship centric approach makes us unique as we put the customer at the heart of everything we do. We make sure we're easy to do business with, solution focussed and we add value each and every time a customer works with us. That's why we have grown to 57 member organisations that work with us, and we're also used by other customers on a non-membership basis. We have lots of repeat business, we act differently to our competitors - we're supportive, transparent, credible and we always act with integrity.
We're more than just a procurement organisation
We reinvest our surplus back into the industry through many different ways, as we're passionate about the sector we work in. We provide a wide-ranging suite of training courses that is heavily subsidised by SEC to both our customers and suppliers.
We engage our stakeholders through insight research groups that work together collaboratively to tackle some of the biggest challenges our peers are facing; by providing guidance and information that is shared with our customers, provided by experts within their relevant field.
We also support our customers' local communities by providing donations to their community projects, charities and services through our Foundations programme which reviews nominations annually to enable us to give back to our members.
SEC are involved with the Cabinet Office and other government departments such as the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Homes England and we've also been appointed as the Chair for the official Communities of Practice for London and the South East - Housing Sector Group. This means we're at the forefront of helping shape and influence Policy and Legislation. We also collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders such as The Chartered Institute of Housing, The Housing Forum, Constructing Excellence, RICS, CIOB, The National Housing Procurement Association and many more.
We run different events for our members, suppliers and wider network that include topic specific conferences, product launch events, alliance networks and our annual conference. Our Annual Conference is the 'go-to' event for all of our network and has been held at the London Stadium in recent years. This has grown in content and delegates and is something that the sector talks about for a long time after the event!
What we do in the Operations Team
We provide solutions for our customer's procurement and technical needs throughout all stages of their projects. Public procurement is legislated and for projects that are over the Government set thresholds for works, services and goods procurement can be lengthy, a drain on our customers' resources and expensive. That's why we offer more efficient routes to market that are quicker, easier but most important of all, compliant with the legislation.
There are four key areas of the operations team here at SEC.
Technical Team
Our technical team offer expertise, advice and services to help prepare our customers for their upcoming project. They create specifications, cost models, provide advice on asset management, leasehold consultation, review pricing that's received from tenders, offer market intelligence on trends and patterns and market conditions and they offer training on contract management, schedule of rates plus lots more.
Procurement Products
Our offer is based upon providing ease, options and value and one of our unique selling points is that we'll always make sure we're compliant and so are our customers.
We procure frameworks covering a wide range of different disciplines from decarbonisation, internal and external building works, consultancy services and compliance. Frameworks provide a faster route to market for our customers because once we've procured the framework we've completed a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of the over threshold procurement stage. We create specifications and cost models, and assess the quality and financial standing of our suppliers to create a shortlist - meaning our customers can be safe in the knowledge that we've tested the market and utilised our buying power through our reputation within the sector.
Procuring a framework can take anywhere from 12-18 months which is also the same amount of time that our customers could take with their own over threshold procurement projects. So we've completed the hard work for them!
We also create dynamic purchasing systems or dynamic markets that allow more specialist suppliers to be accessed by our network. These are dynamic as they allow for suppliers to be added at any time and also means our customers can ask their preferred suppliers to join it so they can then bid for opportunities that are advertised on the relevant dynamic model.
Procurement Projects
Our customers benefit from our frameworks and dynamic models as they can then complete a mini competition or direct selection with our selected suppliers that have been tested for suitability and quality. A direct selection process can be completed in as little as 3 weeks and a mini tender can be completed within 12 weeks - which saves them a lot of time and money overall.
Our customers benefit from our procurement expertise, support and advice throughout the procurement process, and we help them throughout all stages including pre, during and post procurement. Our aim is to act as an extension of our customers' teams offering advice on tender documentation, evaluation processes, assisting with moderations and finalising awards in a relationship-centric approach.
Procurement Strategy
Our vast network includes lots of different stakeholders from different organisations meaning we collaborate with them and seek different ways to grow and improve our offer. Our aim is to be innovative and create solutions for customers and help our sector tackle the various challenges they face.
We do this by attending different working groups, meeting and connecting with external stakeholders and partners, moving towards obtaining our Gold Standard Accreditation, delivering training on procurement, working with government departments on influencing and shaping policy and reviewing external factors to help inform our customers and revise our own strategy and offer.
The Future Vision for The Operational Team at SEC
Our customers rely on us to provide the services outlined previously and to help them navigate changes in the market, the legislative landscape and our support and insight into the sector's biggest challenges. We've grown our organisation steadily over the last 5 years and we're focussed on creating dedicated teams for the 4 operational areas.
We're seeking to supercharge our three areas in procurement by creating dedicated roles to lead and manage our teams to create resilience, flexibility and build even further on our relationship-centric culture.
The three senior manager roles will lead in these particular areas and work with the Director of Operations to ensure our teams are complying with processes, delivering exceptional customer service, managing and delivering our products as per the procurement plan, engaging with our supply chain, developing and implementing new products and collaborating with our network partners to deliver on strategic requirements of our services.
These roles will also be key in motivating their teams, creating individual development plans and making sure we're investing into our teams both individually and collectively. We're dedicated to supporting growth and development of our staff and we have demonstrated this through supporting and financing training courses, mentorship, coaching and even creating our future leader's programme. It's key that we build on this further and inspire our staff to ach
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