Proposals Manager – Pre-Construction
Costain Group PLC
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Southampton • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Plan and manage the development of commercially and technically efficient solutions that meet the customer’s needs and requirements
- Build strong internal and external relationships and help to manage stakeholder expectations
- Work alongside the Bid management team to ensure proposals are in line with company governance procedures, whilst providing support to the estimating team on technical requirements
- Lead and manage reviews of customer enquiry documentation and complete scope gap reviews
- Co-ordinate the wider proposals and project team (including SMEs) to understand, identify and provide mitigations to challenges, risks and opportunities
Requirements
- Proven track record and knowledge of the UK municipal Water/Wastewater or other regulated process driven sector(s)
- Proven experience of developing and creating proven solutions to meet customer requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to effectively manage time and priorities to achieve deadlines
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and make decisions when needed
- Comfortable presenting at all levels, both internally and externally
- Comprehensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Contractual awareness (incl. NEC, IChemE)
- Experience in managing stakeholder, including client, relationships
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Process, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
- Water and Wastewater complex plant or systems proposals development experience
- APM or equivalent project management qualification
- National Water Hygiene Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
- A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
project managementstakeholder managementproposal developmentscope gap analysissolution developmenttime managementmultidisciplinary team managementcontractual awarenessWater/Wastewater systems proposalstechnical requirements analysis
Soft skills
strong communication skillsleadership capabilitiesrelationship managementpresentation skillsorganizational skillsdecision makingcustomer focusproblem solvingcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Process EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringAPM project management qualificationNational Water Hygiene CardFull UK Driving Licence