We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Bid Manager to join our London & South team. With offices based in Weybridge, Dartford & Gatwick you will ideally need to be commutable to. Candidates should ideally be able to project manage the whole bid process for large and/or complex schemes, from launch to handover to the delivery team.

The main role of a Senior Bid Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the bid team /process in all aspects of the submission. It is essential for this role to produce high quality qualitative bid submissions on time within budget and assess technical and complex bid requirements, control and shape the bid proposals.

As you will be creating and leading on client presentations you will be providing creative ideas and initiatives into bids. You will liaise with the client team to effectively portray our service offering, whilst also effectively coordinate and lead bid team contributors input.

In return we provide to you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos!

The Project

We`re actively looking to recruit a Senior Bid Manager for our London & South team. We offer hybrid working however you are required to be in one of our offices at least 3 days a week (Gatwick, Dartford or Weybridge).

This particular opportunity is working closely with our clients to ensure the contract is secured in a timely and cost effective manner. Working on the pre con team you will be responsible for managing 1 to 2 projects at a time that could be from a residential or commercial sector.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential Criteria

• You will be an experienced Bid Manager within the construction sector
• Experience of leading a bid team
• Leadership in client team meetings
• Experience of complex technical schemes
• Experience of dealing with diverse technical output
• Experience of creating and writing effective bid submissions
• Excellent resource planning skills
• Full membership of relevant professional body
• Experience in project management
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Desirable Criteria

• Full membership of secondary technical professional body
• You will be an experienced Bid Manager working for a main contractor

Personal Qualities

• You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and co-operation,
• Understand people's needs and motivations and adapt your personal style accordingly,
• Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary,
• State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations,
• Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them,
• Articulate a vision that generates excitement, enthusiasm and commitment,
• Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives,
• Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding,
• Find practical ways to overcome barriers,
• Generate and recognise imaginative and innovative solutions,
• Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself and others,
• Encourage and support an empowered decision-making culture,
• Make and implement difficult and / or unpopular decisions.

Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!

Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.