BID WRITER (CIVILS)
My client, a well-known Tier 1, Main Contractor are looking for candidates with experience of bid management in the civil engineering infrastructure sector. The successful candidate can work form their head office in Swindon or their London office in Paddington.
Purpose of the Role
As part of the Submissions Team the primary function of the Bid Writer will be to lead on the development and production of winning PQQ and Tender written responses. A comprehensive understanding of how to formulate a technical response favourable (or beyond) to the Clients requirements and communicating this in both the written and visual spectrums.
Role Accountabilities
- Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
- Support the Head of Submissions and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated components. Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
- Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings..
- Ensuring all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents
- Facilitate storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
- Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
- Ongoing support of contributors with content development and responses, by assessing whether the questions are being answered (1st drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Coordinators.
- Provide feedback to the Head of Submissions, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
- Create the final publication, and with the team, ensure the bid is delivered to the client on time.
- Maintain Themis (Document Management System) ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
- Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
- Assist with Knowledge Management within the company using Themis.
- Work to demanding and changeable deadlines, in a highly pressured environment.
Required Project Knowledge
An understanding of the scope and status of our projects is important for the Bid Writer so that they consciously decide which projects to focus on in relation to evidencing a response. They will also need to know who to contact on site to get further information if required
Please get in touch for more information, Stewart Lange at sl@sol-rec.com or 07545 620084
BID MANAGER (CIVILS)
My client, a well know Tier 1, Main Contractor are looking for candidates with experience of bid management in the civil engineering infrastructure sector. The secessful candiadte can work form their head office in Swindon or their London office in Paddington.
Purpose of the Role
As part of the Submissions Team the primary function of the Bid Manager will actively manage and win tender opportunities and provide clear leadership and direction for all members of the bid team.
To lead on the development and production of winning PQQ and Tender written responses. A comprehensive understanding of how to formulate a technical response favourable (or beyond) to the clients requirements, and communicating this both in the written and visual spectrums.
Role Accountabilities
- Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
- Ensure that a coherent bid strategy in developed, working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and Sector Director.
- Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success.
- Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy.
- Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kick off / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use MS Outlook)
- Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure with Head of Management
- Manage tender programme.
- Ensure Company & Group governance and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensures production of CRC documentation for issue to Head of Bid Management.
- Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
- Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director.
- Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties.
- Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points.
- Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.
- Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain.
- Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services.
- Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions.
- Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties.
- Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries.
- Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial and ensure output to ARM risk software.
- Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan.
- Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy.
- Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent.
- Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kick off).
- Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission.
- Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known.
- Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders.
- Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as power-point slides onto corporate database.
Additional Duties
Deputise for Head of Bid Management as directed
Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the business of the company.
Required Knowledge
- Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Knowledge of Civil Engineering
- Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
- Strong presentation and Client communication skills
- Sound knowledge of the company’s governance and procedural requirements for work winning.
If you are interested in this role please contact Stewart Lange by email at sl@sol-rec.com or by mobile on 07540 620084.
Site Agent
Due to the award of major projects for South West Water, our client, a market leader in the Utilities and Civil Engineering sectors are seeking to secure the services of a Site Agent to support these works which includes the installation, refurbishment and renewal of Pipelines, Mains and Sewers, Pumping Stations and associated Civils works including Deep Excavations with this being a 5-10 year framework so the opportunities are huge!
Supporting the Project Manager, you will be required to produce on site paperwork including RAMs and Task Briefings, Oversee Sub Contractors, Order Plant & Material and ensure the works are run Safely and to Budget.
To be considered for this, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid and ideally indate EUSR altough training can be provided for this if required. You MUST also have Water experience gained with reputable Main Contractors, this is essential for this role.
In return, a top day rate is on offer which is OUTSIDE IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on 07960 054752 for further information on this.
Technical Engineer (Pre-Construction)
A top client are looking to employ a permanent Technical Engineer (Works Preparation) to join our head office based Work Winning team in Swindon.
The role is office-based in Swindon. Candidates will Ideally have 5+ years civils infrastructure project delivery experience who would like to move into the tendering world.
He/she will be actively involved in supporting and contributing to Tenders for new work.
Candidates would then ideally have performed Project Engineer roles from Sub Agent, Agent or PM levels.
Please get in touch for more information
Thanks, Stewart
sl@sol-rec.com
07545620084
Construction Manager
A freelance Construction Manager is required to work on a large stately development £50M project close to Kidderminster – the estate is approx. 700 acres – and the project will consist of new build works – infrastructure – landscaping and restoration of listed buildings. The role is working for the Main Contractor on the project.
Construction Managers seeking to apply will ideally be professionally qualified (MCIOB or Degree) and have 10 years relevant experience, ideally with high end residential work and Listed Buildings. Construction Managers who apply will ideally be capable of working independently but in close conjunction with the onsite Professional Team that includes 4 x Production and 3 Commercial members. An understanding of the Construction Management process and the JCT CMA & TC would be an advantage when applying.
In addition my client requires ;
- CSCS card holder
- 1st Aid qualified
- SMSTS qualified
Ideally appointed Construction Manager will supply own mobile and lap top.
Interview slots free now – please apply today if of interest.
Long term contract on offer.
Outside IR35.
Construction Manager
A freelance Construction Manager is required to work on a large stately development £50M project close to Marlborough- the estate is approx. 700 acres – and the project will consist of new build works – infrastructure – landscaping and restoration of listed buildings. The role is working for the Main Contractor on the project.
Construction Managers seeking to apply will ideally be professionally qualified (MCIOB or Degree) and have 10 years relevant experience, ideally with high end residential work and Listed Buildings. Construction Managers who apply will ideally be capable of working independently but in close conjunction with the onsite Professional Team that includes 4 x Production and 3 Commercial members. An understanding of the Construction Management process and the JCT CMA & TC would be an advantage when applying.
In addition my client requires ;
- CSCS card holder
- 1st Aid qualified
- SMSTS qualified
Ideally appointed Construction Manager will supply own mobile and lap top.
Interview slots free this week – please apply today if of interest.
Long term contract on offer.
Outside IR35 Role.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Outside IR35
A Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor is required for a £70m private Stately Home development close to Wiltshire – the development consists of refurbishment works and new builds , the appointed QS will be joining an existing Commercial site team.
Quantity Surveyors seeking to apply will have a contracting background, and ideally some CM experience although the CM experience is not essential to apply. 5 years site experience would be advantageous. Listed building and refurbishment works experience is highly sought after.
My client can offer a long-term role – the project has over 2 years left to run.
Interview slots free next week – please apply today.
This is an Outside IR35 role.