Posted: Thu, February 01, 2024
Job Location
Head Office, Wimbledon SW17
Job Description
Cappagh Contractors is a respected infrastructure services provider that specialises in new installation, repair and maintenance services for the utilities industry. We work for blue-chip clients to ensure essential services such as water, sewerage, gas and electric continue to flow on their behalf. With a rich history dating back to the late 1960s, we are dedicated to delivering excellence and sustainability in every project we undertake. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are currently seeking a talented Tender Bid Manager to join our dynamic team.
Requirements
As Tender Bid Manager at Cappagh, you play a crucial role at the forefront of securing exciting opportunities for the company. Our current focus is in the water industry, specifically the “AMP8” procurement period, but you will have the chance to work across a wider spectrum of opportunities. This role requires a skilled professional to oversee the end-to-end tender process, ensuring the submission of high-quality bids that align with the clients’ needs and uphold Cappagh's commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate expertise in using a variety of bid templates, programmes and approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
Growth Strategy
Identify and thoroughly understand suitable opportunities to contribute to the overall growth strategy of the business.
Tender Management
Lead the entire tender process, from identification to submission, ensuring adherence to deadlines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather pertinent information and drive bid compliance. Maintain a register of bid clarifications issued and received. Promote continual improvement in bid presentation and submission by incorporating feedback and lessons learnt from tender awards and unsuccessful bids.
Proposal Development
Develop a bid strategy and win plan for each opportunity. Produce a bid programme and responsibility matrix. Contribute to, prepare and edit submissions. Coordinate with subject matter experts to produce technically sound and commercially viable proposals that showcase Cappagh's innovative solutions. Prepare and deliver Tender Presentations to the client.
Risk Assessment
Conduct thorough risk assessments for potential projects, proposing effective mitigation strategies. Ensure bid compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Client Relationship
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Understand client needs, regulatory requirements and tailor proposals to address these and specific project requirements.
Bid Budgeting
Ensure bids are financially sound and aligned with Cappagh's profitability objectives.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly effective oral communication and technical writing skills
- A strong command of spoken and written English
- Enthusiastic and energetic with an excellent professional demeanour
- Solid business acumen with a good commercial grasp
- Self-motivated with ability to prioritise own workload
- Natural leader with the ability to galvanise others
- Good time management, able to work to tight deadlines in high pressured situations
- Excellent attention to detail and meticulous
- Highly organised with a logical and planned approach
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
- Can-do attitude and willingness to see a job through to the end
- Effective knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Proven experience in bid management within the utilities or construction industry
- Demonstrated success in leading and winning bids for multi-million pound utility term framework contracts
- In-depth understanding of the utilities sector, including knowledge of regulations, standards, and best practices
In return we offer an industry-leading package:
- Competitive Salary, negotiable subject to skills and experience
- Hours of Work: 45 hrs per week Mon-Fri
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Group Life Insurance
- Private Health Care Scheme
- 25 days Annual Leave
- Long Service Annual Leave Enhancement Scheme
- Access to a benefits portal which provides discounts at many major high street brands
- Access to Wellbeing Practitioner
- Free on-site parking
- Car Allowance
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Career training
- Regular, annual progress reviews and career development discussions
A comprehensive company induction will be provided, a drug and alcohol test will be performed at the induction in accordance with Cappagh’s policy.
Cappagh is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Join Cappagh and contribute to our legacy of excellence in the water industry. Shape the future with us!
How to Apply:
External and internal candidates will be considered. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to recruitment@cappagh.co.uk Please use "Tender Bid Manager Application - Cappagh" as the subject line.
Application Deadline: Noon Friday 16th February.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 19th February.
No agencies please.