The Senior Bid Manager is responsible for leading the preparation and submission of high-quality tenders for soft, hard, and integrated facilities management contracts. This role involves managing a team of bid managers and writers, coordinating all bid-related activities, and ensuring alignment with the company s strategic objectives while delivering compelling proposals. Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of bid managers and writers, fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence in bid preparation.
Bid Management: Oversee the preparation of bid submissions for multiple FM contracts, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while meeting strategic deadlines.
Content Development: Supervise the creation, editing, and refinement of tender materials, ensuring consistency, clarity, and high quality across all proposals.
Collaboration: Work closely with operational, commercial, and business development teams to gather input and finalize bid content, ensuring all perspectives are represented.
Library Management: Develop and maintain a centralized library of standard bid materials, driving continuous improvement in presentation and alignment with best practices.
Market Awareness: Stay informed about FM market trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to enhance the competitiveness of bids.
Quality Control: Ensure all submissions meet rigorous standards of accuracy, professionalism, and compliance, with a focus on detail.
Digital Solutions: Leverage Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) to facilitate efficient document management, version control, and real-time collaboration among stakeholders.

Proven experience in bid management and writing within the facilities management sector.
Strong knowledge of FM services, industry standards, and competitive landscapes.
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align bid strategies with broader business objectives and market trends.
Results-Oriented: Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).
Leadership: Capable of leading cross-functional teams, mentoring team members, and managing stakeholder relationships.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks to enhance processes and the quality of submissions.
Digital Mindset: Embrace and advocate for the use of digital tools (Microsoft 365) to optimize bid preparation and submission processes.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as within a team.
High level of attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and transparency in decision-making.
Resilient and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.