Bid Manager at Robertson Group

Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bid Management, Pre-construction, Tender Preparation, Budget Costing, Tender Reporting, Cost Investigation, Programme Analysis, Risk Management, Value Engineering, Cash Flow Forecasting, Contractual Protection, Handover Documentation, Commercial Acumen, Procurement Techniques

Industry

Construction

Description

Overview Some see chaos. We see the start of something big. Role: Bid Manager Location: Elgin Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Bid Manager, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future Your new role About The Role: Manage the pre-construction activities for projects. Prepare tender price and submission documents for bids Prepare budget costs for projects at feasibility stage Produce tender reports as required by the Regional Bid Manager and Directors Monitor and manage tender correspondence/documents/drawings Carry out cost/value investigations in conjunction with Regional Bid Manager and Tender Team Understand construction programmes and their implications on costs and bid deliverables Identify and manage risks and opportunities associated with tenders Identify value engineering to maximise commercial returns to the business Attend external and internal meetings and interviews Provide cost advice to external and internal teams Evolve historical cost database Manage the production of tender deliverables Produce cash flow forecasts for clients Ensure that the management of bids, from early design stages through to site commencement, is progressed in line with the tender programme and that costs related to the design are fully understood and the company’s position is contractually protected and margin opportunities maximised Prepare comprehensive handover documentation of successful tenders from the pre-construction to operational teams and assist in the early integration where necessary What you'll need: Construction experience in a Bid, Design, Commercial or Pre-construction capacity A formal construction related academic qualification is preferred Commercially astute. Able to identify and assess commercial risk and develop winning strategies for projects. Sound knowledge of technical, contractual and procurement techniques Who we’re looking for: People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll aim for excellence and have positive determination, working collaboratively towards our shared goals; create clarity around complex or technical issues, confident in your decisions and quick to adjust to unexpected challenges; and help us make progress towards the best, most sustainable future, for ourselves and our communities. What's in it for me Our Principles - The Robertson Way Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance. We listen Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard. We are professional Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver. We take responsibility Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters. We are determined to succeed Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit. We are one team We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture Benefits of working with Robertson: In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as: 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service) Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App Annual Flu Vaccine Access to E-Learning Health & Wellbeing Support Life Management & Financial Support Diversity & Inclusion: When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too. Apply now If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV. This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

The Bid Manager will manage pre-construction activities, including preparing tender submissions, budgets, and reports, while monitoring correspondence and drawings. Key duties involve identifying and managing tender risks and opportunities, providing cost advice, and ensuring successful tenders are comprehensively handed over to operational teams.