Bid Manager

The Lanes Group are the UKs largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nations water systems.

Formed in 1992 our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000 staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet plant and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UKs largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About the Role:

We are actively recruiting for this new additional role to enhance our current and established bidding team reporting to the Head of BIDS & Marketing. Successful applicants will be working on multi sector submissions such as Local Governments Retail Education Health Highways and Utilities so you will need to be able to multitask and be required to manage several submissions at any one time. This can be a high pressure environment due to deadlines so experience of working in a similar environment would be an advantage. The primary focus is to produce a successful submission within the agreed timescale. You will also conduct client / competitor analysis as part of the process.

Location:Eccles

Hours:Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours per week.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Identifying opportunities - reviewing contract notices and adverts/invites in order to identify opportunities which are of interest to the business.
• Bid/No-Bid Process conducting a full Bid/No-Bid process for each opportunity with the wider team.
• Responsibility from receipt until submission of all event stages such as EoI PQQ RTI ITT ITN and RFP for both existing and new clients
• Working with the wider business in order to obtain/compile content and write technical answers.
• Working with the sales team on the completion of the commercial aspects of the bids.
• Managing own workload working on multiple submissions at any one time. These can range from 10000 to 10 million in value depending on the services being procured and contract duration.

Experience:

• Past experience of the bid process at the same level
• Past experience working in the utility industry would be an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal English skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience of multitasking in a high pressure environment
• Be able to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good organisational and administrative skills

What you will get in return:

In joining the Lanes Group the UKs largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being growth and safety of our employees. Through continuous training professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values every individuals unique contribution we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity collaboration and inclusivity.

• 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  
• Pension
• Death in service
  

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - I - - - - are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please

LAN

Required Experience:

Manager