Bid / Tendering Manager – Regional Rail Contractor

Job ID: 4477Salary: Dependent on ExperienceLocation: LondonRegion: LondonWe are currently seeking a Bid / Tendering Manager to work for a Regional Rail Contractor based in London. Due to increase in work load and tender opportunities this contractor is looking to add to an already successful Work Winning Team.Portfolio will consist of all new Tender works for all operational area, in Anglia, Kent, Sussex , Wessex Western and other areas that may become of interest.Location: Based in Head Office with visits to area offices and sites. Potential visits to Client Offices.Pre TenderSubmission of bidsProfiling of new enquiriesResponding to Expressions of InterestResponding to PrequalificationsLead in coordinating and submitting tendersAgree Bid Team and actions with Commercial DirectorProgramme submissionsTender ProgrammesMonitor submission progress and assist where requiredDrive actionsReview submissionsManage Technical Queries and revisions to bidsWrite narrative for bid submissionReview Contracts and identify commercial risksCreate risk profilesEstimating /pricingBuilding rates from first principleBuilding PreliminariesCalculation of OverheadsObtaining subcontract quotes analysis of bidsIdentifying with assistance of delivery staff potential subcontractor SuppliersCoordinate subcontractor enquiriesPrepare and issue subcontractor enquiriesCoordinate TQ from subcontractors.Issue TQs to all affected.Bid SubmissionsChair intermediate progress reviewsResolve issues/ conflicts with Commercial Director if requiredAgree risk profile/ price / qualify with Commercial DirectorPresent to Board at mid TenderPresent to board at Final sign off.Obtain Commercial Director sign offEnsure submission, if required upload submission.Post SubmissionRespond to Post submission queriesPrepare post tender interview responsesAgree format of post tender presentations/ interviews with Commercial DirectorAgree attendeesAgree any discounting with Commercial DirectorLead in Post tender Presentations/ Interviews as appropriate.HousekeepingTrack all bidsKeep master record of all bidsCreate library of submissionsLiaise with Buyer on subcontractor / supplier listsPeriodic reports to Commercial DirectorPost ContractHandover to Delivery GroupInput of data for variations in Final Accounts both Client/ subcontractorsPotetial assistance on Early Warnings/ Compensation Events/ VariationsPotential input to Agreement of Star RatesClient LiaisonDevelop relationships with Client Commercial and project management staffDevelop workload with new clientsAttend Progress meeting/ Other client interface meetings as appropriateReporting Line:Daily Delivery  to Commercial DirectorProfessionally to Commercial DirectorManagement Board on Business Matters as directed by Commercial Director