Bid Manager Job in Stafford, Midlands UK

BID MANAGER;

ALSTOM GRID UK Ltd - Power Electronics HVDC and FACTS,Staffordis an international leader in Power Electronics and Control Technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems, Static VAR Compensators (SVC) and other FACTS Systems for power utilities worldwide.

The Role

Secure HVDC orders

Prepare first-class tenders

Determine winning solution

Identify and manage risk

Collate accurate and reliable costs

Coordinate an appropriate position on terms and conditions

Ensure tax and insurance advise is properly incorporated

Reporting to the Commercial Group Leader, you will lead the tendering process involving a small team responsible for the production of compliant bids (potentially up to a value of £100m), whilst delivering comprehensive competitive solutions to our clients. You will ensure bids are prepared in a systematic and rigorous way, incorporating competitive price, innovative commercial and technical approach, respecting ALSTOM values and procedures whilst minimizing risk and maximizing opportunities.

The Person

Ideally educated to Degree level or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, you will have experience within the electrical power transmission industry and be familiar with its standards, practices and procedures. An ability to work under pressure will come naturally, as achievement of deadlines for Bid submission is mandatory. You will also have the ability to motivate and inspire members of the team in order for the bids to be completed to the highest possible standard.

A high level of competence in Microsoft Excel is essential, as it is used considerably for the creation of estimate analysis sheets. A working knowledge of Microsoft Project would also be highly beneficial. The successful candidate will possess an awareness of recent developments in commercial conditions, such as FIDIC/NEC. Considerable liaising with our Clients and colleagues in the ALSTOM group of companies is required; therefore excellent communication skills are essential, where a good standard of English is essential and a second language preferable.

Due to the nature of the role, some overseas travel will be required.

Advantage Technical Resourcing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.