JR247 - Bid Manager Location: London, Paddington  Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Bid Manager on behalf of one of our clients. Applications from ex-military candidates are actively encouraged, however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success. Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure. Manage tender programme. Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Undertake corporate approval process. 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. Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy. Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial 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. Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission. Skills and Qualifications: A Civil EngineeringContractor site background and/or Engineering qualification is highly desirable. Previous demonstrable experience in a similar role is required. Sound knowledge of the UK construction market. Experience with technical construction projects including likes of bridges, tunnelling, rail, highway  Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with excellent project management skills. A team player with the ability to liaise confidently and build relationships with people of all levels. Location: London, Paddington Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Per Annum