
Bid Manager
Royal BAM Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead the end-to-end bid process for BAM FM contracts and tenders
- Develop and manage bid timelines, ensuring all internal stakeholders adhere to deadlines and deliverables.
- Coordinate the preparation of high-quality bids and proposals, ensuring they meet client specifications, legal requirements, and company standards.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements and assess risks associated with each bid.
- Work closely with internal teams, including Operations, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and HR, to gather the necessary information for bid submissions.
- Develop and write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals, including technical responses, pricing schedules, and commercial terms.
- Manage the customisation of proposals to reflect client needs, including the development of tailored solutions in line with the BAM FM value proposition.
- Ensure that all proposals reflect the company’s strengths, value propositions, and competitive advantages.
- Identify and assess risks associated with each bid and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage the post-submission process, including responding to client clarifications and participating in presentations or negotiations.
- Stay informed about trends and changes in the facilities management industry, ensuring the company remains competitive.
- Leverage Microsoft 365 tools to facilitate efficient document management, version control, and real-time collaboration among stakeholders.
- Adopt the implementation of AI to enhance and improve the win rate and quality of bid development.
Requirements
- Proven experience in bid management, preferably within facilities management or a similar service-based industry.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Commercial acumen and understanding of pricing models, contract terms, and service delivery.
- Experience with bid management software and document management tools.
- Negotiation skills with the ability to manage client relationships and drive successful outcomes.
- Attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with complex requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and transparency in decision-making.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company Car or Car allowance
- A wide range of family friendly policies
- 8% matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
- Flexible benefit pot
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
bid managementproject managementproposal writingrisk assessmentcompliance managementnegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
communicationattention to detailcommercial acumenstakeholder engagementteamworkintegrityaccountabilitytransparency