Bid Manager

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in Leavesden in where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Bid Manager who will manage multi-disciplinary bid teams throughout the whole bid process, including required pre-tender and post-tender work. To manage all qualitative and commercial aspects of the bid, keeping a clear focus on customer needs, while adhering to Skanska procedures and guidelines, and aligning to our values and brand.

As the Bid Manager, you will:

• Managing all day-to-day aspects of a bid and a bid team, including estimating, planning, submissions functions and operational bid team members and other subject matter experts, as well as any external professional teams, with responsibility for submitting a complete bid, on time and within budget.
• Support the development of a bid strategy through in-depth understanding of client needs and the market place/competition to ensure that proposed solutions add real value and differentiates Skanska (considering innovation, alternative design solutions, value engineering), while ensuring that the bid clearly communicates these benefits and discriminators.
• Identify and plan bid resource requirements, ensure that all the necessary bid resources are utilised in the most efficient and effective way. Ensure that bid team members are well-supported to deliver a successful bid, and have a clear understanding of the win strategy that they are able to act on directly.
• Agree and maintain a bid budget with the Preconstruction Director/Bid Director, manage bid cost and ensure value for money.
• Develop and maintain a bid programme, with clear key dates and actions. Ensure all tender meetings and review dates are clearly set out and attended, and follow up agreed actions. Review and monitor progress to resolve any issues.

We are looking for:

• Proven track record of managing successful teams and great project management skills including time management.
• Good understanding of bidding public sector and infrastructure projects - experience from rail and road sectors is desirable.
• Demonstrable people/team leading skills and excellent communication skills - verbal and in writing.
• Knowledge of commercial conditions and design process.
• Experience from bidding in joint ventures is desirable.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.