Tender Manager

Position Summary

The Tendering Manager is a senior leadership role within the new business function, responsible for leading the tendering process and overseeing a team of Cost Planners to secure sustainable, profitable construction projects that align with FCC's strategic objectives and long-term vision. This role involves oversight of all tendering activities, ensuring the preparation and submission of high-quality, competitive, and compliant bids for a diverse range of infrastructure projects.

The Tendering Manager drives collaboration, innovation, and excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while fostering strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners to enhance FCC's reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Embedded within a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive team culture, the Tendering Manager is expected to lead by example, uphold FCC's core values, and inspire a high-performing team to achieve exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

·      Tendering Strategy and Leadership: Develop and implement tendering strategies to secure high-value construction projects, leading a team of Cost Planners to deliver accurate and competitive bids.

·      Team Leadership and Management: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Cost Planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment while ensuring adherence to company standards and processes.

·      Bid Management: Oversee the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity identification to submission, ensuring compliance with client requirements, deadlines, and FCC's strategic objectives.

·      Cost Estimation Oversight: Guide the preparation of detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates for infrastructure construction projects, ensuring alignment with project plans, scope of works, specifications, and contract documents.

·      Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to clarify scope, resolve discrepancies, and align tendering efforts with project and organisational goals.

·      Supplier and Subcontractor Coordination: Oversee the evaluation and selection of suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring cost-effective and reliable sourcing to support competitive bids.

·      Risk Management and Cost Analysis: Conduct high-level risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses to ensure profitability, guiding the team in identifying cost savings and mitigating risks.

·      Client Engagement: Lead pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client negotiations to build strong relationships, clarify project requirements, and position FCC as the preferred contractor.

·      Governance and Approval: Present bids, cost estimates, and risk assessments to senior management for approval, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

·      Database and Process Improvement: Oversee the maintenance of cost databases, including historical data, unit prices, and productivity rates, and implement process improvements to enhance tendering accuracy and efficiency.

·      Market Research and Competitive Positioning: Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, material costs, and competitive bidding strategies to ensure FCC's bids remain innovative and competitive.

·      Documentation and Reporting: Ensure the team prepares comprehensive reports and documentation to support bids, including assumptions, methodologies, and risk factors, and present consolidated reports to stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills

·      Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field.

·      Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in estimating within the civil construction industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role overseeing cost planning or estimating teams.

·      Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or equivalent) are highly desirable.

·      Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project). Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software is a plus.

·      Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

·      Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyse complex project plans, specifications, and data, and to guide the team in producing accurate and competitive estimates.