Civil Engineering

Description:

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business delivering complex and innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water, and regeneration. Working collaboratively across the group’s business units, we provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to our clients.

Role Overview:

The Bid Manager will be responsible for tendering new civil engineering projects within the UK, primarily focusing on Marine, Coastal, Flood Defence, and Water sectors. The role involves leading a Northwest-based bid team and managing tenders ranging from £2m to £100m, covering estimation, design, commercial, programme, and quality submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the Northwest-based bid team.

• Develop winning tender strategies across quality, price, and commercial factors.

• Commission and oversee tender designs.

• Evaluate design options and develop competitive solutions.

• Manage tender programmes, budgets, and resolve critical issues.

• Research project backgrounds and technologies.

• Analyse competitors and subcontractor bids.

• Present solutions to clients and senior management.

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships.

• Oversee multidisciplinary programmes and multiple priorities.

About You – Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience (preferably in site management).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Based at Home Office – Preston.

(Applicants who do not meet every listed requirement are still encouraged to apply.)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual leave (plus your birthday off).

• Option to buy additional annual leave.

• Private medical care.

• Pension and Life Assurance.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Employee discounts and rewards.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Enhanced maternity and family-friendly policies.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support.

• 24/7 Virtual GP service.