A new Bid Manager for Flannery

CASE STUDY: RESOURCING IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

October 2024

PS Resourcing was approached by Flannery to headhunt a Bid Manager into a brand new role within their business. This is a notoriously competitive market, and the client had a specific brief they wanted us to meet. They needed a professional with a diverse background: managing tenders and bid submissions in the construction sector; with further skills in writing; and the ability to produce visually aesthetically pleasing content. A lot of their bids are specific to Tier 1 clients in the sector and their ideal candidate needed to able to deliver work to a high standard from the outset.

Project scope:

As resourcing specialists in the construction sector, our role was to adopt a recruitment strategy to deliver the highest calibre of candidates for our client. We met with them and did our research to ensure we knew as much about their business and the position available - so we could approach the market effectively.

Due to our vast networks in the sector our first point of call was to explore our personal contacts who had the potential to be a good fit for the role. We then employed our executive search skills, scouring various job boards for candidates with the key skills identified by the client. From this we were able to build a shortlist.

Our experience confirmed our expectations that the passive candidate market would be our focus for this search. This is where taking the time to understand our client’s needs was an extremely important part of the recruitment process, as we were able to sell our client and the role to candidates who weren’t actively looking. When approached directly we had all the context, information and enthusiasm it required to catch their interest.

We delivered an excellent shortlist of candidates to the client and were pleased that one of our candidates was successful in their interview and accepted the role.

Benefits and successes of this project:

• Quick and efficient process with top quality candidate secured within 14 days

• Managed the whole end-to-end process from brief to offer, making life easy for the hiring manager

• Regular updates regarding market analysis, potential candidates, and advice on how to publicise the role effectively

• Efficient service, only delivering candidates that met the specifics of the brief

• Received excellent feedback from the candidates

A word from Lewis Booth, Resourcing Director

“Our aim is always to make the process as easy as possible for our client, whilst also delivering their requirements. We managed all aspects of the resourcing of this role, taking the time to understand our client's needs, interviewing prospective candidates rigorously to ensure appropriateness to the role, and effectively managing the offer negotiations for the client. It felt great to find the right candidate for our client, and help the candidates we represent find their dream role.”

What the successful candidate said:

‘’I recently had the pleasure of working with Proctor Street during my job search, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! My experience with them was incredibly positive, and I owe a big thank you to Lewis, who guided me throughout the entire process.

From our very first interaction, it was clear that Lewis was committed to not just finding me a job but helping me secure the right position for my skills and aspirations. He took the time to thoroughly understand my background, career goals, and the type of work environment I was seeking. This personalised approach made me feel valued - and confident that I was in great hands.

Lewis was exceptionally communicative throughout the entire recruitment process. He consistently kept me updated on the status of my application and provided insightful feedback after my interview. Whenever I had questions or needed advice, Lewis was quick to respond, offering support and encouragement that truly made a difference.

With his guidance, I successfully secured the position of Bid Manager at Flannerys, which aligns perfectly with my career aspirations. I am thrilled with this opportunity and grateful for the hard work Lewis put in on my behalf. It’s evident that Proctor and Street genuinely cares about the success of their candidates, and they work diligently to connect talented individuals with suitable roles.

If you’re in need of a recruitment agency that prioritises your career goals and provides tailored support throughout the job search process, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to them. Thank you, Lewis, and the Proctor Street team, for your exceptional service and support!’’