Bid Manager

Full Vacancy Description

Bid Manager

We are looking for a Mechanical Proposals Engineer and Bid Manager to join our client based in Cambridge on a permanent basis. This role is working within the nuclear industry - size of projects - range up to £20m.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To carry out the initial technical and contractual review of the tender enquiry
• To prepare of the estimate in a logical and precise manner following QA procedures and utilising the computerised estimating package and Microsoft Word / Excel

• To obtain competitive quotations from Suppliers / Subcontractors for project estimates
• To carry out take-offs in a manner that will provide as much detail as possible for the purpose of tender reviews prior to tender submission and to assist in the financial control of a contract should the tender be successful

• To liaise with internal Business Units and Departments to obtain relevant quotations and

information for tender

• To attend site visits and tender review meetings with clients (UK and overseas)
• To attend kick-off meetings to brief the project team should the tender be successful
• To ensure completeness and timely submission of tenders

SPECIAL FEATURES

• The Proposals Team interfaces with all Group Business Units and Clients and therefore the job holder must have excellent interpersonal skills.

• The job holder must have the ability to assess the quality of User Requirements, Scope,

Specification and Design in order to qualify the basis of estimation

• The job holder must have a good knowledge of all aspects of contractual arrangements and estimating practice

• The nature of the incoming workload is unpredictable and usually has imposed deadlines therefore the Job Holder must possess excellent organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to often work under considerable time pressure

• The Job Holder shall have a willingness to undertake an annual performance 1 to 1 review, to attend and have an active participation in all internal and external training courses

Skills and Knowledge

• Considerable experience in estimating packages of work to the standards required within the nuclear and power generation industries

• Good knowledge of current relevant Estimating and Commercial practice
• Good knowledge of engineering practices
• Good knowledge of project management practices
• Good knowledge of HSE systems and compliance
• Good knowledge of QA systems and compliance
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with clients
• High level of computer literacy
• Awareness of Mechanical Codes and Standards used in the Nuclear Industry

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications in mechanical engineering.
• Qualifications i.e. HNC, ONC or City and Guilds