Vacancy Type
Contract
Location
Surrey
Our reference
4434
Rate
Negotiable
Start date
ASAP
Role Description
Bid Manager – Engineering / Defence Sector - Contract roles
We are seeking experienced Bid Managers to support a major engineering organisation working within a secure and highly regulated environment.
The successful candidates will take responsibility for managing bids throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission and post-submission activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission.
* Develop bid strategies aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.
* Manage bid schedules, deliverables, reviews and governance activities.
* Lead multidisciplinary bid teams and coordinate contributions from technical, commercial and operational stakeholders.
* Oversee the development and production of proposal responses.
* Review and challenge proposal content to ensure quality, compliance and consistency.
* Coordinate bid workshops, reviews and governance meetings.
* Manage customer clarifications and ensure responses are delivered within required timescales.
* Identify and manage commercial, technical and delivery risks associated with bids.
* Provide progress updates and risk reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Support continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and knowledge management.
Experience Required
* Proven experience in Bid Management, ideally within Defence, Nuclear, Government, Infrastructure or another highly regulated sector.
* Demonstrable experience managing complex competitive bids from qualification through to submission.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across technical, commercial and business functions.
* Good understanding of public-sector procurement and tendering processes.
* Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Strong proposal development and content review skills.
* Knowledge of Shipley, APMP or equivalent bid management methodologies would be advantageous.
* BPSS security clearance is required.
Full job specification available upon request.
Job Details:
Positions: 2
Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Working: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Surrey
Start: ASAP
Engagement: Inside IR35
Security: BPSS security clearance required
Rate: Negotiable – please state your desired rate
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.