Offshore Bid Development Manager

RES is one of the world's leading renewable energy developers. Drawing on decades of experience in the renewable energy and construction industries, RES has the expertise to develop, construct and operate large-scale wind farms. RES has now passed the 5.5GW milestone and our enviable track record in project delivery has given us a reputation for excellence that is second to none.

To support the growth of offshore renewable energy, RES Offshore is expanding its business providing development, engineering and technical services, construction management and O&M services to developers and owners.  We have played major roles in the development, construction and operation of projects in UK Rounds 1, 2 and 3 and are growing our business both in the UK and other markets.  Our capability covers all stage of a wind farm's development and all elements from turbines through to the grid.

RES Offshore is seeking a Bid Development Manager who can take the lead on developing and delivering proposals for new opportunities that RES Offshore is bidding for.  The opportunity could be for professional services, O&M delivery or construction management.

The Role:

Following receipt of an ITT or PQQ, the Bid Development Manager will:

• Contribute to the development of a bid plan and bid strategy
• Help identify and secure the resources needed to assist with the preparation of a bid
• Assist with the identification of any supply chain parties, or partners we might bid with and assist in agreeing respective roles in the bid and delivery of the services
• Manage the preparation of the bid ensuring it is well written, accurate and produced on time.  This will involve:
  • Leading on drafting,
  • Co-ordinating the technical input of others from RES Offshore and supply chain parties and partners
  • Helping develop the commercial proposals in conjunction with others, including RES Offshore Commercial and RES Group Legal
• Play a lead role in securing internal approval for the bid
• Assist with closing the contract
• Liaise in all these matters with the RES Offshore Business Development Manager

The Person will:

• Have previous experience of working in a services business preparing bids and/or be currently working in the offshore wind professional services sector
• Have worked in an engineering-based industry for at least three years
• Be able to communicate well, particularly in writing when describing RES Offshore's capabilities and our proposals within the bid documents
• Be able to produce well written work when working within tight time constraints
• Have commercial acumen, for example understanding how services can be delivered to achieve target profit margins
• Have the ability to work at both a strategic level to put together bid strategies, and a detailed level to when developing proposals and managing bids
• Be persuasive with potential customers, suppliers and partners
• Be able to collaborate and manage across different groups within RES
• Be able to demonstrate ethical behaviour

Please send your CV and covering letter to UKRecruitment@res-ltd.com, quoting "Offshore Bid Development Manager" clearly in the subject field.

Application deadline is 30th March 2012.