Senior Bid Manager - Manchester + UK travel

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About The Role

GRAHAM's National Framework Team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Bid Manager. This pivotal role involves leading bid submissions, developing strategies, and managing the bid process to secure major national frameworks and call-off projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the highest quality and competitiveness in our submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Bid Submissions: Manage the procurement and re-procurement of major national frameworks and call-off projects, including those under the Department for Education and ProCure23 Frameworks.
• Develop Bid Strategies: Formulate comprehensive bid strategies and campaigns to position GRAHAM favourably before the bidding process begins.
• Collaborate with Leaders: Work closely with Framework Managers and Sector Leads/Directors to ensure client and framework drivers are fully integrated into our bids.
• Prepare Bid Documentation: Create essential bid documents, such as deliverables and bid plans, ensuring thorough and compelling submissions.
• Engage Regional Teams: Partner with regional teams and subject matter experts to develop robust technical solutions.
• Innovate: Continuously seek innovative approaches and new ideas in bid strategy, management, and writing to uphold and enhance GRAHAM's strong bidding performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in bid management, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and framework agreements.
• Experience on either Department for Education or ProCure23 Frameworks - ideal but not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in creating and managing comprehensive bid documentation.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join GRAHAM Construction?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and frameworks.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees.

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We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

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GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.