Bid Project Director

Description

• Develop the Infrastructure capability and expertise of the UK&I business.
• Identify complex construction and associated risks / opportunities and assist in resolving any problems.
• Implementing best-in-industry initiatives and processes to develop and maintain workplace standards that reinforce a culture of risk-management, compliance, integrity, quality,and responsibility across the project.
• Lead the project delivery team, ensuring that the contract deliverables are achieved on time and within budget.
• Take appropriate care of FC property including documents and data and ensure that confidentiality and security requirements are maintained at all times in accordance with information management and cyber security requirements.
• Set up the handover plan, prepare project mobilization plans and manage the holistic process in accordance with Operational project improvement processes.
• Contract administration, including discharge of obligations and data management;
• Support in/monitoring of the implementation of Bidding procedures in the UK & Ireland projects.
• Accountable for consistently analyzing the engineering, quality and construction processes and methodologies across the project and identifying opportunities to improve and enhance project outcomes. i
• Mentor other team members, peers and stakeholders by sharing best practice to lift performance across the tender function.
• Lead and develop the engineering and construction project team, supporting employees with their performance and development activities.
• Mentor UKIE bidding team members and manage the project team staff, including setting targets and reviewing performance.
• Contribute to the formation of the joint venture operating agreement and commercial arrangements.
• Review and approve design and engineering variations and proposal modifications throughout tender and handover phases.
• Drive consistency, compliance, and quality across the TDRA tender.
• Continuously maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant Ferrovial Construction (FC) policies and procedures and contribute to revisions as required.
• Project controls systems within a major civil engineering project.
• Represent Ferrovial Construction’s interests professionally and through compelling, evidence-based arguments that demonstrate insight and business value.
• Develop and implement integrated project controls system, reporting strategy and communications protocols.
• Take a lead role in driving the Ferrovial Leadership model and values across teams.
• Supporting the design and technical engineering team with the synthetization and calibration of information as required to evolve water treatment practices and processes.
• To promote company values in all dealing with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Leading and managing the full bid lifecycle, from win strategy and scheduling through to production and submission with peers. This includes taking a critical and primary role in client-facing initiatives.
• Manage any (internal) joint venture operating protocols and processes to create communication, collaboration and information flow efficiencies.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
• Always represent FC and its associated entities professionally, positively and respectfully, ensuring that market currency is enhanced.
• Develop the winning strategy for the tender opportunity.
• Ensure own fitness for work at all times in accordance with FC’s policy and support colleagues, in particular direct reports, in ensuring they are always fit to work safely.
• Analyze bid outcomes from previous tenders and provide insight and recommendations that improve processes and success rates.
• Establish the internal project bid process with the Tendering and Commercial team, ensuring that Operations and project delivery team interface is established.
• Participate proactively and positively in safety activities including forums, drills, trials and inspections.
• Submit construction and project planning proposals that will eventually inform the project and construction management during construction and delivery once TDRA is awarded.
• Coordination with Spain Bidding Team and JV Partners where applicable.

Requirements

• Industry technologies and techniques including CDM, SHE standards, Quality Assurance
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with the supply chain, colleagues and Client.
• Visible demonstrate corporate values and ethics in all interactions with stakeholders and at all client-interface opportunities.
• Highly motivated and professional attitude with visible, constructive self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in a major projects and infrastructure environment, both on the bidding and operations sides.
• Excellent knowledge of documentation systems.
• Experience in dealing with multiple project stakeholders including design teams, quality, H&S, Project Controls, client, client advisors etc.
• Collaborative and positive communication and interaction style.
• International project management experience in hydraulics, water treatment or infrastructure preferred.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong technological ability to work proactively with all types of stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and adaptability.
• Ability to deal confidently with all technological and digital platform mediums.
• Contractual and legal acumen to interpret and negotiate terms pre-contract with clients and post with supply chain, supported by legal.
• Planning and programming techniques and processes; and
• High attention to detail, analytical and numerical skills.
• To have strong awareness of the scope and importance of the following Technical Competencies being required, including:
• Ability to lead client & protect Ferrovial's interests through varying RIBA stages of a project(s), including identifying scope maturity & risks.
• knowledge of construction scheduling using Primavera P6.
• Tertiary Qualifications in an engineering discipline.
• Post-graduate qualifications in business, science or management desirable.
• experience using Power BI.
• Ability to manage a team and deliver timely high-quality reports.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Excellent knowledge on how to measure civil engineering works.
• Confident leader and negotiator with an excellent understanding of construction principles and the relationship between delivery teams and commercial functions.

Benefits

• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance