Bid Writer
Permanent role
Nottingham
About the role
Reports to, and works alongside the Pre-Con Manager, providing leadership and support in the production of proposals, PQQs and bids.
Is proficient in IT, in particular MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign and Photoshop.
Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and numerical skill
Responsibilities
Fully produces pre-qualification and expression of interest submissions.
Receives bids, fully understands the requirements and deliverables.
Prepares and holds question reviews with the team, identifies USPs, added value propositions and winning themes with the team.
Coordinates with the Marketing Manager/Marketing Coordinator/Business Development Manager, others in the region and across the business where contribution is required in the production of bids.
Bid writes for each bid.
Edits bid information from the team.
Produces full proposal documents including graphics.
Registers and uploads tender documentation to the clinet portal.
In conjunction with the Pre-Con Manager, reviews the requirements of the ITT and produces a tender responsibility matrix.
Monitors and manages the tender responsibility matrix to ensure that responses are received by the date required.
In conjunction with the Pre-Con Manager, agrees the structure and format of the bid document.
Develops and produces responses for inclusion within the bid document where required.
Develops the bid response document to a draft review stage and reviews it with the Pre-Con Manager; following the review completes all the required changes.
Produces bid specific case studies and CVs.
Manages and monitors information received through project portals.
Ensures that tenders are uploaded to portals by the required submission date and time and, where required, ensures that hard copy submissions are delivered on time.
Assists with the production of tender presentations.
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We are seeking a Bid Manager / Tedner Manager £45,000 per annum salary to oversee and coordinate all aspects of bid/tender management and associated support tasks for the manufacturing and supply of specialist equipment, as well as related service contracts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Sales team and the Directors to ensure effective bid submissions and successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify relevant contracts for evaluation by monitoring relevant Public Sector notification websites.Maintain and update CPV codes and keywords for effective searches on online tender alert tools.Produce Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to obtain tender/bid documentation.Project manage tenders/Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) in coordination with the Sales team, including:Participating in decision-making processes for prioritizing tenders/bids.Organizing bid planning meetings, reviewing tender specifications, and outlining document structures.Planning content creation schedules and assigning responsibilities.Sourcing and creating content to effectively respond to tender requirements.Editing and copywriting content to ensure consistency and professionalism.Collaborating with Sales and Directors to finalize pricing structures.Collaborating with Finance to model financial impacts and propose payment terms.Evaluating and mitigating project/contractual risks within tender proposals.Proofing and finalizing bid documents for submission.Tracking tender activity in the CRM system and analyzsng outcomes.Proactively communicate with Sales and Marketing Director to improve bid processes and protocols.Provide regular feedback on tender performance and suggest improvements.Manage and develop a company library of tender information.Manage tender templates adhering to brand guidelines.Identify areas for process improvement and instigate necessary changes.Manage senior-level meetings and liaise with senior personnel professionally.Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.Undertake any other duties as required.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience in bid management within the manufacturing or related industry is preferred.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing this Bid Manager role presents an exciting opportunity for you. By joining their team, you'll have the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the success of bids and tenders, working closely with our Sales team and Directors to secure key contracts.
You'll be at the forefront of decision-making processes, coordinating bid planning meetings, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our submissions. With ample room for growth and development, this role offers the chance to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy tackling challenges head-on, and are committed to driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and be part of their dedicated team.....Read more...
TITLE: BID MANAGER
LOCATION: DUNDALKSALARY: DOE
Our client is a very successful construction company working on various scale sites across the east of Ireland. They now have a vacancy for a Bid Manager in Dundalk.
As Bid Manager, you will have overall responsibility for Pre-qualification & Tender Works Proposal submissions
Review and format all bid content, providing a pre-submission control point to ensure submissions follow a consistent and clear format.
Responsible for project managing all pre-qualification / tender related activity and communicating deadlines to key stakeholders in order that submission deadlines are on target.
Proofread, check, enhance and present completed pre-qualification / tenders, ensuring that all special instructions and deadlines are met.
Devise customised innovative solutions which will form part of the win strategy.
Evaluation of unsuccessful bids and implement new strategies to achieve successful outcomes
To prepare and present bid proposals to potential clients as part of the pre-qualification & tender process
Marketing includes presentations, events, advertising, branding & media.
Key Requirements
Experience of managing pre-qualification / tender submissions
Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as project management, time management, decision-making and analytical skills.
Excellent writing skills with the ability to write both creatively and logically to produce quality and compelling bid documents with a strong eye for detail whilst raising the company’s profile via exceptional quality tender submissions
Strong time management / prioritisation skills with experience in a deadline-driven role.
High level of computer proficiency and demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
A strong sense of initiative and a “can do” attitude.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Structured and organised with the ability to implement a plan from start to finish.
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience
Degree level qualification
Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visa or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland.Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please call Gary today on 085 716 4363 in complete confidence.GW....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 sub-contractors. Additional duties will include participating in all proposals, specifications, price estimates, schedules, and sales efforts as they affect the aforementioned projects. Also, responsible for Sales and Service Support, Field Resources, and Customer Management communication as necessary. Abide by all Company policies.
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 & Service Support, Customer Management (WTI & 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, E.mail, 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: Division Manager Construction Manager Tremco 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 Representative, 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 the Superintendent in planning and coordinating the Pre-Construction Meeting. Provides the superintendent with necessary subcontractor information, such as site-specific safety plans, certificates, etc., from the Bid Form 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 Project Schedule 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...
My client is a global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defence, and industrial applications. They are seeking a Project Manager - RF to join their team at their site in Chelmsford, Essex.
You will be managing one of the RF Powers Project streams – Pulse Power, Tubes, Novel systems – MPMs/TWTA or Novel Systems – RFSS, ensuring that these complex engineering projects are delivered on time, on cost, and to quality expectations.
Responsibilities for the Project Manager – RF job based in Chelmsford, Essex:
Coordinating your engineering team, other departments and third parties / suppliers, for the successful execution of projects.
Ensure that the Project activities are appropriately planned, costed and adequately resourced to achieve the programme in the most cost-effective manner.
Carry out regular and thorough reviews of the progress and delivery of the Projects assessing all aspects of the project, including time, cost, quality, and risks.
Keeps project stakeholders informed of project progress, performance and manpower utilisation with attention to achievements, progress, risk management and forecast.
Key skills and experience for the Project Manager – RF job based in Chelmsford, Essex:
Experience with RF related technologies.
Extensive experience of managing engineering projects through all or part of the lifecycle from bid to production.
Demonstrable experience of energising teams to meet critical timescales and deliver projects.
Proficiency in the use and understanding of Project Management / resource tools such as MS Project and MS Project Server or other enterprise project management tool.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development.
To apply for the Project Manager – RF role, please send your CV LRogers@redlinegroup.Com, or for more information contact Leah Rogers 01582 878834 or 07961 158783....Read more...
Holt Executive is supporting a global leader that designs and manufactures high-performance components and subsystems and develops groundbreaking technology for space exploration.
Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their dynamic team. You'll play a key role in enhancing their project management processes, managing strategic R&D initiatives, and leading the successful delivery of customer-funded projects.
Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager:
- Implement and enforce best practices by ensuring the team consistently uses effective project management techniques.
- Motivate and mentor the team to achieve project goals, helping junior members develop their skills.
- Foster open communication and forge strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure clear alignment and successful project execution.
- Create detailed project plans in Microsoft Project and publish into the MS Project Server system.
- Define and hold timely Phase Gate Reviews to ensure projects stay on track.
- Collaborate with the customer to clearly define, document, and manage project scope throughout the lifecycle.
- Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies early on, and find solutions before they escalate.
- Partner with the Finance Team to establish budgets, monitor spending, and analyse data like estimated costs to completion and potential risk impacts.
- Develop and maintain project dashboards for clear communication of project status to senior leadership.
- Work with Business Development, Engineering, and Program Directors to develop technical and commercial solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Actively contribute to improving and refining project management processes for the team's benefit.
Key Skills and Experience for the Project Manager:
- Experience of managing projects through all or part of the lifecycle from bid to production, with an emphasis on production.
- Demonstrable experience of energising teams to meet critical timescales and deliver projects.
- Ability to manage customer expectations and avoid unwanted scope creep.
- Good understanding of risk management and how this is used to manage a project.
- Persuasive and clear communication skills across all levels of the business.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Sound judgement - understanding when to own and brief and when to escalate.
- Proficiency in the use and understanding of Project Management/resource tools such as MS Project and MS Project Server or other enterprise project management tool.
- A working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
- Qualification in project management methodologies desirable.
If your skills and experience match this Project Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com
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Reporting Lead Role: Reporting Lead Location: Remote (UK) Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Reporting Manager to join their dynamic team. The Reporting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of reporting activities, ensuring the smooth functioning of BAU processes related to reporting, and driving continuous improvement in reporting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in investigating and resolving reporting issues, making amendments to dashboards, and validating data to ensure accuracy. This role involves proactive participation in stakeholder meetings, focus calls, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Role and Responsibilities:Lead a team of reporting analysts across Corporate and external services as needed.Support and ensure timely submission of national datasets and other required contract reporting to external and internal stakeholders.Identify and address reporting issues promptly to maintain data accuracy and integrity.Operate under Scrum/Agile methodologies.Collaborate with the Data Project Lead and cross-functional teams to resolve complex reporting challenges and agree on requirements.Amend Power BI dashboards and ensure validation from the Data Project Lead and team.Conduct thorough data validation to guarantee accuracy and reliability.Utilise industry best practices to create insightful and visually appealing reports.Mobilise reporting activities related to new contracts and support bid writers as required.Plan and implement routine report automation to increase efficiency.Provide insights into internal reporting processes and workflows.Drive a data-driven culture within the organization.Collaborate with key business partners such as IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Transformation.Support training and upskilling of the team in reporting technologies and methodologies.Participate in Business wide and Operations meetings.Maintain cataloging of reports for data re-use.Provide monthly productivity reports to the IT Director.Person Specification: Essential:Experience in a similar data focused roleExperience of leading a small team or the deisre to do soProficient in Excel and SQL.Strong management reporting/analytical skills.Leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills.Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a busy environment.Highly self-motivated and driven.Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.Desirable:Experience with patient management systems such as iaptus and System One.Knowledge of Python and DataBricks.Expeirence of automating processes....Read more...
Energy Manager - Central London - Award Winning hard services provider - 75k+ Do you have a solid background in energy management in the commercial maintenance sector? Would you like to work for one of the UK's leading service providers? If so, please read on… A leading hard services provider is currently recruiting for an Energy Manager to support operations and project teams in delivering a first class service in energy management and carbon reduction across a commercial maintenance portfolio based in Central London. The portfolio includes a large number of corporate offices, both critical and non critical in terms of engineering capabilities and other associated buildings who are all really trying to focus on energy saving and consumption. As an Energy Manager, you will be responsible for delivering sustainability strategy advice and you will be expected to have a clear understanding in green building standards and certifications, as the clients will depend on your knowledge and findings to cover energy-use, carbon footprint, health and wellness features and improvement plans. Key duties & Responsibilities:Setting strategy, policy and KPI's, identifying, justifying and implementing energy reduction projects and tools.Implementing energy management processes, internal and external reporting on energy consumption and initiatives.Co-ordinating with technical staff and undertaking energy surveys, feasibility studies and implementing energy reduction projects, and supporting the engineering and project teams to implement energy reduction projects. Optimisation of HVAC and electrical plant and equipment whilst maintaining a statutory required service provision. Proactive attendance and participation at Bid/Tender returns and presentations Introduction of new technologies to support sustainability targets Manage energy budgets, deal with any energy specific bill recharges, and proactively lead on the correction of deviations against annual forecasts for consumption and billing.Use sound project management principles to deliver discrete projects, and good general organisational techniques to manage business-as-usual workload priorities.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, technical guidance, and organisational policies specific to energy, buildings, sustainability, and wider environmental issues.Undertake measurement and verification of energy savings linked to any spend-to-save schemes and/or energy performance contracts, to prove that savings are genuine and as expected, and haven’t been skewed by weather conditions.Requirements:Appropriate degree or equivalent knowledge and experience, ideally in a general sustainability, environmental, engineering, or building services discipline. Technical knowledge of building energy management systems, with a demonstrable ability to prepare feasibility studies.Degree / HND / ONC in engineering (High desirable / Not essential)Proven experience with Carbon Reduction Legislation as-well as Energy Saving Opportunity Schemes (ESOS), energy usage and potential energy savings.Awareness of ISO9001,50001 quality management standardsSpecialist knowledge and experience of energy management, energy markets, technologies in the decarbonisation sector and target setting. Core competencies: teamwork, planning, organising, executing, communication, commercial awareness, risk management, project management, adaptability, drive for excellence, self motivation and customer awareness. ....Read more...
