Senior Bid Manager

at  Cardo Group

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior bid manager to join our team in the social housing maintenance sector. This is a senior role, responsible for leading and overseeing the bidding process for complex, large-scale maintenance contracts.
You will be responsible for managing the entire bid lifecycle. Working closely with key internal stakeholders and partners, you will drive the bid process and demonstrate the Cardo’s capability in delivering exceptional social housing maintenance projects.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of bid professionals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write compelling and persuasive copy.
• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively present proposals and negotiate with clients, partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring quality and accuracy of all bid documents.
• Proactive approach.
• Strong vision to assess long-term market trends and sector opportunities.
• Familiarity with relevant construction standards, regulatory requirements, and project delivery models within the social housing context.
  This a senior, strategic role requiring a proactive, driven individual with proven experience in managing complex bids, The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of the social housing maintenance landscape, and a passion for creating value-driven, compliant and innovative bids.
  If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are looking for the opportunity to shape the future of social housing maintenance projects, this is the role for you.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Business development: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: Senior Bid Manage

• Bid strategy development: Lead the development and execution of bid strategies to align with organisational goals and market positioning.
• Proposal management: Formulate high-quality submissions to meet and exceed client specifications.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Assemble and coordinate cross-functional teams from technical, legal, finance, operations, and HR departments. Maintain clear and regular communication to ensure everyone is aligned with bid requirements and expectations. Ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Win themes: Ensure win themes are effectively articulated throughout the bid response, demonstrating a clear understanding of client needs and how Cardo can meet them.
• Pricing strategy: Collaborate with the estimating team to ensure bids are financially competitive, cost-effective, and reflective of Cardo’s capability to deliver projects within budget. Ensure the quality submission aligns with pricing principles and model.
• Risk assessment: Identify potential risks (technical, financial, legal) throughout the bid process and work with internal teams to effectively mitigate these risks.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure all bids comply with relevant regulations, standards, and client requirements. Stay informed of regulatory changes and incorporate them into bid submissions.
• Leadership and mentorship: Provide leadership and guidance to junior bid managers and coordinators. Mentor the team in developing their skills and expertise to improve overall performance.
• Post-submission engagement: Lead debriefing sessions with clients and intermediaries after bid submissions to gather feedback and use this information to improve future bid submissions.
• Bid review and feedback: Conduct internal bid reviews and lessons learned sessions to refine the bidding process, improving overall performance.
• Pipeline Development: Work with the BDM and sales teams to develop the pipeline, consolidate opportunities, and ensure compelling and competitive submissions.