Water Bid Manager

This exciting role sits within our United Living Infrastructure Services business which supports the design, maintenance and development of critical water, wastewater, new energy, and gas infrastructure for the UK's largest network owner / operators. The business has been highly successful and has set significant growth targets for the future. This role is focused on the Water and Wastewater sector, where we are expanding rapidly to meet client demands for our services., This role is responsible for developing and managing bid submissions to existing or new clients for Water and Wastewater projects and long-term contracts. As a bid manager you will coordinate all activities from initial enquiry right through to tender submission.

Specific Duties:

We're looking for someone who gets involved and works well within a team environment.

• Planning, management and completion of quality submissions


• Read, understand and extract the key bid requirements from the documentation received and communicate with all parties


• Develop internal and external relationships in association with the bid process


• Work with the Commercial function to ensure the business meets submission deadlines


• Arrange sign off and approval of tender submissions


• Plan, write & co-ordinate submission responses ensuring they address client requirements and the great aspects of the business shine through


• Maintain current information on United Living good practice from Operational and Service teams


• Maintain a high level of market intelligence, best practice and Client information


• Maintain accurate records of Tender Expected dates, liaising with Commercial / Estimating to ensure adequate resource allocation


• Review all bids prior to submission to check relevance, quality and accuracy


• Identify company USP's and competitive advantage and ensure these are fed into bids


• Manage Site Visit or Interview requirements, identifying a 'Champion' to lead the process


• Ensure our CRM system reflects tender timescales, value and status of opportunities
  
  Essential:


• Educated to A Level Standard


• Computer literate in MS Office


• Proven track record of bid management throughout the full bid lifecycle


• Knowledge of Infrastructure and Utilities


• Ability to work under pressure


• Well organised with good time management skills


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• High attention to detail


• Up to date construction/Industry knowledge and understanding


• Confident and enthusiastic


• Be self-motivated with the ability to work well as part of a team


• Graduate or Professional Qualification (Desirable)
  
  United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:


• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.


• United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.


• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.


• Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.
  
  We are committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive, and you will receive ongoing training and support throughout your career at United Living, in addition to a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are an experienced Bid Manager looking for a permanent opportunity, apply today for immediate interview., Competitive salary and benefits package


• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth


• Based at our brand new offices on the Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington