Bid Manager

Overall purpose of the role

As a Bid Manager you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process to secure new business opportunities for OryxAlign, specifically in the construction, data centre and commercial property sectors. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of technology services and solutions, the current market sectors, excellent project management skills, and the ability to produce high-quality, compelling proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid management process including the planning, preparation, and submission of proposals to clients for opportunities in construction, commercial properties, and data centres 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, solutions, procurement to gather necessary information and ensure compliance with bid requirements 
• Develop and maintain a repository of bid materials and templates to streamline the proposal process 
• Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to enhance bid strategy and positioning to increase win rates. 
• Facilitate regular bid review meetings and coordinate feedback from key stakeholders 
• Monitor and track bid outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices 
• Conduct the competitive market intelligence to better understand the competitor landscape and best position OryxAlign.   
• Leading and coordinating the bid process, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions. 
• Create detailed, customer-focused proposals that meet client requirements and highlight OryxAligns’ strengths. 
• Ensure all bids meet compliance requirements with OryxAlign standards. 
• Track and report on bid outcomes and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

What we need from our Bid Manager

The successful candidate will have experience and understanding of the construction, data centre and commercial property sectors as well as an understanding of managed IT services.  Familiarity with the end to end bid lifecycle is essential including RFPs, RFQs and tender submissions.  The successful candidate must have knowledge of industry standards relevant regulations and compliance in IT and construction.

The successful candidate will have strong project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate and secure favourable terms and conditions with clients and suppliers.

Experience and expertise

Essential:

• Proven experience in bid management or proposal writing in a relevant industry.
• Track record of successfully managing complex bids and proposals.
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the construction, data centre and commercial property sectors
• Project management (PMP, PRINCE2 etc) is a plus
• Technical certifications in networking, cloud and cyber technologies as well as ITIL Certification would also be a plus.

What you will get from OryxAlign

Along with competitive salary and training and development.  You will receive annual leave entitlement of 23 days plus one volunteer day, private medical through Vitality, group personal pension - 4% employer and 5% employee contributions and Life Insurance at 4 x salary.

Other benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Online GP
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work & instant discounts
• Technology loans
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Long service leave
• Holiday trading
• Recognition awards
• Social and wellbeing events.

Equal opportunities