Bid Manager
West Malling, Kent
£40,000 - £60,000 + Stability + Bonus + Great package + Immediate start
This is a great opportunity for a Bid Manager, or a Bid Writer ready to step up, to join a cash-rich, stable company and enjoy working within a supportive, collaborative team. This firm is a specialist within the industrial building and refurbishment sectors, and are working towards winning an industrial retail park build in the next year.
The company has been steadily growing year on year since their inception, and are now looking for a Bid Manager to step into their family-feel team. Long term, you’ll benefit from being supported and valued, and working on various interesting projects.
Your role as a Bid Manager will include:
* Managing the bid process * Compiling presentations for clients * Pulling together bids
The successful Bid Manager will need:
* Experience as a Bid Writer or above * Experience in industrial sheds/refurb is desirable but not essential * Commutable to West Malling, Kent
For immediate consideration please click to apply and call Ben Richardson.
Keywords: Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Kent, Industrial, Industrial Shed, Commercial, West Malling, Sevenoaks
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.....Read more...
Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.
They require a Bid Manager / Bid Engineer to focus on Space Situational Awareness activities, developing bids, securing funding, and supporting a number of BD-related areas including proposal production.
This role would suit someone with past experience in bids or sales, ideally in the spacecraft sector or in complex engineering services or products, who wishes to grow responsibility in the space BD area.â¯
The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.
Responsibilities for the Bid Manager / Bid Engineer:
- Take responsibility for managing and coordinating entire bids, or parts of bids as required, through the bid process from call opening all the way to bid submission.
- Control overall production of the bid volumes to ensure delivery on schedule.
- Control bid finances, working with finance team and external partners.
- Coordinating partner inputs (scope, finances), with procurement team.
- Support SSA programmes and studies.
Experience required by the Bid Manager / Bid Engineer:
- Ability to be SC cleared.
- 1-4 years experience working in bid management in the space industry.
- An excellent sales / marketing style in bid production which can be used to convey the selling points of the business, and to construct competitive but deliverable bids and commercial proposals.
- Experience of working on bids of various different sizes, from 1 to 2 pager propositions for expressions of interest, to small R&D bids, to larger mission / service proposals of hundreds of pages.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
- Flexible working around core hours
- Hybrid working
- 9 day working fortnight (opt in/out)
- 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare
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Bid Writer
Woodford, NE London
£45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Great Culture + Car (with personal use) + Fuel Card + IMMEDIATE START This is a great opportunity for a Bid Writer to join an established, successful business and work on a wide range of projects. You'll be working from a stunning office in East London, in a collaborative, family-like team that delivers a professional, quality service to their clients. This company has been established for nearly 20 years as a main contractor working on varied public sector projects including leisure, retail, social housing and commercial new-builds and refurbishments. As a Bid Writer, you’ll benefit from a supportive team that appreciates its staff and does a great job for its customers. Your role as a Bid Writer will include:
* Managing 3-5 bids at any one time * General Bid Writing duties * Liaising with various stakeholders across the organization The successful Bid Writer will need:
* Time served/qualified Bid Writer * Commutable to Woodford * Full UK working rights
For immediate consideration please click to apply and call Ben Richardson.
Keywords: Bid Writer, Bid Manager, Main Contractor, Construction, Public Sector, London, Retail, Social Housing, Leisure, Woodford, South Woodford, Leyton, Leytonstone, Stratford, Newham, Essex, East London, Edmonton
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.....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...
A Bid Manager is required in a reputable company based in Bournemouth.
Job Scope:
To manage the entire bidding process to enable the company to secure building projects.
To identify and secure business opportunities in line with the corporate business plan and annual sales targets and contribute to the sales (orders) process for the company.
Marketing and selling of the business in line with the business plan and ensuring delivery of the required corporate performance levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Review tender documentation and Employers Requirements to ensure a full understanding of the tender opportunity and potential risks to the business.
Compile bid strategy for projects.
Organise and manage tender launches and adjudications.
Analyse the clients design and change if necessary to obtain best commercial advantage.
Ensure, with the support of the estimators (and where necessary the post contract commercial staff) that sub contract enquiries are issued and analysed for best commercial advantage.
Analyse and formulate build strategy and phasing plans with the Operations team.
Consider value engineered opportunities and unique selling messages for the tenders.
Produce bids to high standard taking particular account of presentation, commercial, and contractual aspects.
Promote and sell bids to maximise chances of success, including attending pre and post tender meetings with client.
Manage the estimator allocated to the tender.
Prepare and assist in the preparation of accurate Cost & Estimating sheets.
To review and pre-adjudicate all tenders with the Bid Director prior to adjudication with the MD and any necessary Directors in accordance with the commercial guidelines.
Take part in Group Sales activities and group reporting systems.
Take part in promoting sales policies internally / externally to increase quality of enquiries.
Ensure that all secured orders are in accordance with the Commercial Principles and Guidelines Document.
Attend relevant industry meetings and seminars to develop market knowledge and intelligence for use in achieving the business plan sales and strategic policy objectives and targets.
To support the development of the business, its strategic direction, opportunities, relationships, and marketing.
Attendance at sales meetings with consistent and accurate reporting as required by the business.
Produce the Notification of Order (NOO), Contract Issue CE Sheet for approval by the Bid Director prior to Project Commercial Contract Launch.
After contract award to produce the contract "Red" file and transfer all documentation from the sales server to the contract server files in the specific relevant files.
After contract award to produce the tender to construction for issuing to the Project Team.
To attend client meetings as and when necessary.
Work safely, stopping work if unsafe and speaking up to address any safety concerns.
Work to agreed safe systems of work and not take any short cuts.
Actively participate in safety initiatives and communicate any suggestions to improving work activities to improve safety.
Understand and comply with Environmental policy, duties, and requirements.
Report any environmental incidents to your manager.
Embrace learning and development opportunities.
The Candidate must/must have:
Knowledge of the construction industry, clients, contractors and professionals
Knowledge of various building products/services
Good IT skills, especially Excel and Word
Basic programming
Bid management
Proven ability to produce tenders and bids
Proven track record in technical sales in the construction industry
Proven track record of successfully securing work
Worked for specialist sub-contractor
Full driving licence
Desireable Requirements:
Degree qualified in construction/engineering discipline (BSc or Equivalent)
Appropriate CSCS card
Software systems experience (Tekla, AutoCad, Revit, Blue Beam, Sharepoint)
Please apply with your most up to date CV and you will be contacted.....Read more...
Our client are a leading UK construction and infrastructure company based in south east London. They operate across a range of specialities including demolition, waste management, asbestos and rail.
They have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer to join the team on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time position based at the head office in Sidcup.
This is a good opportunity for an organised professional to further their career within construction. There is a platform to progress within the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking a proactive role in the writing of standard content.
Working closely with the Business Development Manager and QS.
Ensuring that consistent quality and methods of content creation are used.
Proofreading and copy-editing content.
Forming an overarching view on, not just how the bid will be delivered, but also how the contract will be delivered and perform at an operational and strategic level while being delivered.
Taking the lead in writing compelling, factual, focused executive summaries, marketing content and incorporating client TQ responses.
About You:
Previous experience as a Bid Writer is essential.
You would ideally have experience of bidding in a construction, engineering or project/programme management background.
You will also be comfortable working on projects independently and as part of a team.
A car driver is advantageous due to the office location.
If interested, please get in touch with Aaron on 0203 008 5212. Alternatively you can click “Apply” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, with a covering letter.
Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.....Read more...
The Company:
Business Development Manager
Established British Manufacturer of Pressure Care solutions
Excellent reputation for quality and service
Known for Clinical excellence
A business which invests in their employees
Significant growth in the last 5 year, a business on the up.
The Role of the Business Development Manager
Selling a range of pressure care (Static, Dynamic & Specialist) with the associated accessories.
Selling to the NHS, Acute setting. Targeting tender and non-tender business (will get dedicated support from Bid Team).
Proactive new business role
Working autonomously to generate leads and close business.
Field based territory management role, covering North of England
Huge progression opportunity as the business makes further investment in this division
Benefits of the Business Development Manager
£45k-£50k basic salary
£16k Commission paid quarterly
2% overachievement commission uncapped
Company Car/Car Allowance,
Pension,
25 days holiday + bank holidays
The Ideal Person for the Business Development Manager
Must have sales track record in Acute setting with Pressure Area Care or similar e.g. Wound Care/Compression Care/Tissue Viability
Track record of success with senior decision makers
Must be an established sales person who can challenge and influence the customer
Someone who is a ‘hunter’ and can self-generate leads and has contacts within the customer base
A go getter, driven to succeed.
Solid networker and presenter who can build relationships at all levels within the trusts.
If you think the role of Business Development Manager is for you, apply now!
Consultant: David Gray
Email: davidg@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no. 0208 629 5135
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...
The Company:
Business Development Manager
Established British Manufacturer of Pressure Care solutions
Excellent reputation for quality and service
Known for Clinical excellence
A business which invests in their employees
Significant growth in the last 5 year, a business on the up.
The Role of the Business Development Manager
Selling a range of pressure care (Static, Dynamic & Specialist) with the associated accessories.
Selling to the NHS, Acute setting. Targeting tender and non-tender business (will get dedicated support from Bid Team).
Proactive new business role
Working autonomously to generate leads and close business.
Field based territory management role, covering South of England
Huge progression opportunity as the business makes further investment in this division
Benefits of the Business Development Manager
£45k-£50k basic salary
£16k Commission paid quarterly
2% overachievement commission uncapped
Company Car/Car Allowance,
Pension,
25 days holiday + bank holidays
The Ideal Person for the Business Development Manager
Must have sales track record in Acute setting with Pressure Area Care or similar e.g. Wound Care/Compression Care/Tissue Viability
Track record of success with senior decision makers
Must be an established sales person who can challenge and influence the customer
Someone who is a ‘hunter’ and can self-generate leads and has contacts within the customer base
A go getter, driven to succeed.
Solid networker and presenter who can build relationships at all levels within the trusts.
If you think the role of Business Development Manager is for you, apply now!
Consultant: David Gray
Email: davidg@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no. 0208 629 5135
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...
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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Job title: Sales Manager
Location: United Kingdom or Mainland Europe (remote)
Who are we recruiting for?
Our client, a pioneering organisation in the maritime technology sector, is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to join their team. This company have been moving from strength to strength with new client wins and product releases, and bringing leading technology solutions to market. This role focuses on new business.
What will you be doing?
Actively hunting down business within Maritime, directly selling to Ship Owners, Managers, and Ship Yards.
Maintaining awareness of competitors and responding strategically
Developing sustainable customer relationships and securing orders through direct and indirect sales channels
Analysing customer requirements and assessing performance of accounts
Collaborating with Sales Management, Product Management, and Marketing Communications to maximise opportunities
Reporting market, sales, and bid performance and contributing to competitive reference library and forecasts
Participating in relevant exhibitions as a representative for the company and capturing regional and local market intelligence
Are you the ideal candidate?
Demonstrated sales skills within Maritime technology with a proven track record.
Preferably, a technical background in Maritime.
Strong understanding of maritime industry or IT solutions or connectivity technologies
Leadership and people management skills
5 years or more of direct sales management experience
Senior customer relationship management experience is critical
Experience with shipping companies is desirable
What’s in it for you?
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge maritime technology
Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Growth opportunities within the organisation
Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.....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 has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineering Manager to join their RF Power division in Chelmsford. You'll take charge of a key project stream, focusing on either Pulse Power, Tubes, Novel Systems MPMs/TWTA, or Novel Systems RFSS.
The Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex engineering projects across multiple areas. You'll manage a diverse portfolio that includes both customer-driven initiatives and internal R&D projects.
Key Responsibilities for the Project Engineering Manager:
- Coordinating your engineering team, other departments and third parties/suppliers, for the successful execution of projects to 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.
- Managing changes, in project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring feasibility, and undertaking impact assessment, communicating, and seeking approval of changes.
- Keeps project stakeholders informed of project progress, performance and manpower utilization with attention to achievements, progress, risk management and forecast.
- Managing relationships with customers and other stakeholders, as required.
- Ensuring projects are delivered in adherence with internal project management processes and procedures.
- Ensure the Project team follows an effectively tailored Life Cycle Management Process.
- Establish new or improve existing delivery methodology to deliver the programme goals. Embracing new concepts in programme and product delivery, driving the implementation of best practice and new techniques with the wider programme delivery organisation
- Support Business Development in their roles of securing new business and setting strategy for the business.
- Line management of multi-disciplined Engineering teams,
- Manage resources appropriately. Hire the right people with the right attitudes and drive.
- Manage the performance of your team, drive high performance by setting stretching and challenging objectives. Continually review these and provide feedback on an on-going basis and agreeing specific training needs.
- Ensuring resource availability and allocation, working with other Project Engineering Managers to deconflict and prioritise as necessary, to meet business needs.
- Support the development of Te2v project management capability by supporting and coaching more junior members of the project delivery team.
- Take a leading role during the recruitment process and make final recruitment decisions.
Key Skill and Experience required by Project Engineering Manager:
- 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.
- Persuasive and clear communication skills across all levels of the business.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- 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.
- Holding or eligible for Security Clearance and a UK National.
If your skills and experience match this Project Engineering Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com ....Read more...