Technical Resources Ltd
Derby, Derbyshire
Role: Bid Manager Location: Remote + Occasional travel to the Derby Office (once every other month) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefits We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Bid Manager to join a team in Derby. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving a business growth by managing the end-to-end bid process, from initial identification through to submission and post-bid analysis. They will be responsible for crafting compelling proposals, managing bid portals, and ensuring that all targets and deadlines are met. Responsibilities : Lead the bid management process from inception to completion, ensuring all activities are executed efficiently and effectively. Analyse bid requirements and develop comprehensive bid plans and timelines. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information, including technical specifications, pricing details, and project requirements. Manage bid documentation, ensuring compliance with client requirements and company standards. Conduct regular reviews to track progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed. Write and edit compelling bid content, including executive summaries, technical responses, and commercial proposals. Tailor proposal content to address client needs, showcase company strengths, and differentiate our offerings. Ensure proposals are clear, concise, and effectively communicate value propositions. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop accurate and persuasive responses. Manage bid portals and online submission platforms, including registration, profile maintenance, and document uploads. Monitor bid portals for new opportunities and updates, ensuring timely responses to requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs). Maintain a repository of bid-related documents, templates, and references for easy access. Track bid outcomes, including win/loss ratios, bid success rates, and feedback from clients. Conduct post-bid analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned into future bid strategies. Provide regular reports and updates on bid activity, performance metrics, and key milestones to senior management. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors throughout the bid process. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development teams to align bid strategies with overall business goals. Serve as the primary point of contact for bid-related inquiries and communications. Experience and Certifications Required: Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in bid management, proposal writing, or a related role within the industry. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Strategic thinker with the ability to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions. Proficiency in using bid portals, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach. Certification in bid management or project management is a plus. Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information. We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
Role: Bid Manager Location: Remote + Occasional travel to the Derby Office (once every other month) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefits We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Bid Manager to join a team in Derby. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving a business growth by managing the end-to-end bid process, from initial identification through to submission and post-bid analysis. They will be responsible for crafting compelling proposals, managing bid portals, and ensuring that all targets and deadlines are met. Responsibilities : Lead the bid management process from inception to completion, ensuring all activities are executed efficiently and effectively. Analyse bid requirements and develop comprehensive bid plans and timelines. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information, including technical specifications, pricing details, and project requirements. Manage bid documentation, ensuring compliance with client requirements and company standards. Conduct regular reviews to track progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed. Write and edit compelling bid content, including executive summaries, technical responses, and commercial proposals. Tailor proposal content to address client needs, showcase company strengths, and differentiate our offerings. Ensure proposals are clear, concise, and effectively communicate value propositions. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop accurate and persuasive responses. Manage bid portals and online submission platforms, including registration, profile maintenance, and document uploads. Monitor bid portals for new opportunities and updates, ensuring timely responses to requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs). Maintain a repository of bid-related documents, templates, and references for easy access. Track bid outcomes, including win/loss ratios, bid success rates, and feedback from clients. Conduct post-bid analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned into future bid strategies. Provide regular reports and updates on bid activity, performance metrics, and key milestones to senior management. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors throughout the bid process. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development teams to align bid strategies with overall business goals. Serve as the primary point of contact for bid-related inquiries and communications. Experience and Certifications Required: Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in bid management, proposal writing, or a related role within the industry. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Strategic thinker with the ability to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions. Proficiency in using bid portals, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach. Certification in bid management or project management is a plus. Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information. We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
Pro Recruit Global
Derby, Derbyshire
Lead Electrical CAD Engineer Derby -Hybrid Contract Outside IR 35 Key Skills and Experience Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 8 years post graduate industry experience or has relevant work experience. Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership) would be ideal. The candidate must have experience setting up Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation CAD environments, including engagement with relevant stakeholders to communicate IT related requirements, CAD tool selection, project defaults set-up, 2D and 3D content creation, attribution setting up, CAD templates creation, in accordance with project and industry standards and best practice. The candidate must be a strong administrator of EC&I CAD production environments including the provision of technical support, coordinated system replacements and upgrades, the maintenance of 2D and 3D content libraries, maintaining the data model, PLM integration, provision of training, engagement with IT and CAD system vendor, etc. Experience identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency ie, accessing the tools' API to script/code modifications, automations etc. would be highly beneficial. Proficient with as many as possible of the following CAD tools: SIEMENS NX Diagramming and Electrical Routing, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk REVIT (MEP Tools), AVEVA PDMS or E3D, CAESAR, Proficient in the use of at least one of the following PLM tools: SIEMENS Teamcenter Autodesk VAULT DM or 3D EXPERIENCE Proficient in the use of the following BIM Coordination tools: Autodesk Navisworks Simulate Autodesk Navisworks Manage Proficient in the use of the following productivity tools: MS Office (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc ) Proficient in the production of SLDs, EC&I 3D models, general arrangement and layout drawings, isometrics, cable schedules, BoMs, etc. The candidate must be ready to support other CAD activities if and when required ie, HVAC, Process, Component Definition, CS&A, etc. The candidate must be able to lead a section of CAD Engineers (8x approx.), including line management, tasks planning and distribution, managing the team's development, and keep a good line of communications with team and CAD/BIM manager. The candidate must be able to delegate and solve problems independently. The candidate must have experience writing and maintaining technical documentation such as CAD strategy, BIM Execution Plans, Exchange Information Requirements, CAD standards, manuals, guidance, best practice, etc. Job Description Line Manage effectively a section of 8x approx. CAD Engineers. This amount could increase for short periods of time. Plan the section's activity in coordination with client departments, CAD/BIM manager and PMO. Develop the required CAD environment, processes, standards, and content necessary for the production of SLDs, 3D models, general arrangement drawings, layout drawings, isometrics, cable schedules, manufacturing and assembly drawings, data (ie, BoMs). Lead the production of SLDs, 3D models, layout drawings, isometrics, cable schedules, manufacturing and assembly drawings, data (ie, BoMs). Provide with technical support to junior CAD Engineers and to the wider project team. Carry out quality assurance checks and reports as well as review and acceptance support for CAD information. Support other CAD activities if and when required (ie, component definition, HVAC, Process, Civils, Structures, and Architecture) The above according to agreed timescales, to the highest quality, and in accordance to industry, and project standards.
Lead Electrical CAD Engineer Derby -Hybrid Contract Outside IR 35 Key Skills and Experience Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 8 years post graduate industry experience or has relevant work experience. Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership) would be ideal. The candidate must have experience setting up Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation CAD environments, including engagement with relevant stakeholders to communicate IT related requirements, CAD tool selection, project defaults set-up, 2D and 3D content creation, attribution setting up, CAD templates creation, in accordance with project and industry standards and best practice. The candidate must be a strong administrator of EC&I CAD production environments including the provision of technical support, coordinated system replacements and upgrades, the maintenance of 2D and 3D content libraries, maintaining the data model, PLM integration, provision of training, engagement with IT and CAD system vendor, etc. Experience identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency ie, accessing the tools' API to script/code modifications, automations etc. would be highly beneficial. Proficient with as many as possible of the following CAD tools: SIEMENS NX Diagramming and Electrical Routing, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk REVIT (MEP Tools), AVEVA PDMS or E3D, CAESAR, Proficient in the use of at least one of the following PLM tools: SIEMENS Teamcenter Autodesk VAULT DM or 3D EXPERIENCE Proficient in the use of the following BIM Coordination tools: Autodesk Navisworks Simulate Autodesk Navisworks Manage Proficient in the use of the following productivity tools: MS Office (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc ) Proficient in the production of SLDs, EC&I 3D models, general arrangement and layout drawings, isometrics, cable schedules, BoMs, etc. The candidate must be ready to support other CAD activities if and when required ie, HVAC, Process, Component Definition, CS&A, etc. The candidate must be able to lead a section of CAD Engineers (8x approx.), including line management, tasks planning and distribution, managing the team's development, and keep a good line of communications with team and CAD/BIM manager. The candidate must be able to delegate and solve problems independently. The candidate must have experience writing and maintaining technical documentation such as CAD strategy, BIM Execution Plans, Exchange Information Requirements, CAD standards, manuals, guidance, best practice, etc. Job Description Line Manage effectively a section of 8x approx. CAD Engineers. This amount could increase for short periods of time. Plan the section's activity in coordination with client departments, CAD/BIM manager and PMO. Develop the required CAD environment, processes, standards, and content necessary for the production of SLDs, 3D models, general arrangement drawings, layout drawings, isometrics, cable schedules, manufacturing and assembly drawings, data (ie, BoMs). Lead the production of SLDs, 3D models, layout drawings, isometrics, cable schedules, manufacturing and assembly drawings, data (ie, BoMs). Provide with technical support to junior CAD Engineers and to the wider project team. Carry out quality assurance checks and reports as well as review and acceptance support for CAD information. Support other CAD activities if and when required (ie, component definition, HVAC, Process, Civils, Structures, and Architecture) The above according to agreed timescales, to the highest quality, and in accordance to industry, and project standards.