Assistant Bid Manager

Description:

Galliford Try, a leading UK-based construction group, is hiring an Assistant Bid Manager to join their Facilities Management division. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects while contributing to the bid management process, ensuring high-quality tender submissions and pre-contract support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in analysing PQQ and tender documents, resourcing and managing the bid team

• Organize and support tender review meetings, reporting to Business Unit Directors

• Enhance FM bids and tender opportunities by integrating pre-contract strategies

• Provide insights on contractual and commercial developments, focusing on risk mitigation

• Support FM management post-award by initiating client relationships and attending pre-commencement meetings

• Develop compelling bid content using frameworks like NOSE, AI, and other industry tools

• Contribute to procurement strategy planning and risk optimization

• Assist with site audits to ensure commercial control standards are met

• Provide commercial/contractual feedback data to the Pre-Construction team

• Collaborate across departments for consistent communication and objective alignment

• Prepare narrative and tabular reports highlighting project commercial and contractual positions

• Support accurate financial reporting focused on turnover projections and cash flow

• Promote conduct and performance standards across the bid process

• Work closely with the Business Development team to deliver winning bids

About You:

• Prior bid management experience within the construction sector

• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities under deadline pressure

• Inquisitive, collaborative, and creative with a flair for high-quality content

• Understanding of work-winning strategies and differentiation in proposals

• Likely degree-qualified, preferably in a writing-intensive field

• Willing and able to travel across the UK

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing tools

• Adaptable and comfortable handling dynamic project requirements

What They Offer:

• Be part of a £3.8 billion order book with top-tier national projects

• High-level professional environment with ongoing growth and learning opportunities

• Agile working options for better work-life balance

• Career development pathways and formal training programs

• A commitment to employee wellbeing through the 'Be Well' initiative

• Generous holiday allowance, pension plan, and private medical scheme options

• Access to corporate discounts, cycle to work scheme, and professional memberships