Bid Manager

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are currently recruiting for a Permanent Bid Manager for a client located in Sedgefield. Working for a design and manufacturing business who provides product solutions that power mission-critical communication systems worldwide. Their technologies support applications across space, aerospace & defence, telecommunications, and critical communications.

Our client are looking to appoint a Bid Manager to play a key role in delivering high-quality, winning proposals across a diverse and technically advanced portfolio.

Reporting to the Lead Bid Manager, you will take ownership of bids from early qualification through to submission and handover. Working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, finance and operations, you will help shape compelling, commercially sound proposals that reflect their technical strengths and deliver real customer value.

This is an exciting opportunity to operate both independently and as part of a collaborative bid team, with real visibility across the business and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through to final submission and contract handover
• Developing and managing bid plans, schedules and governance frameworks
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality proposals
• Ensuring all submissions are compliant, well-structured and aligned to customer requirements
• Supporting the development of pricing and commercial strategies in collaboration with finance and sales
• Conducting schedule risk analysis, including P50 / P70 confidence levels, and identifying key delivery risks
• Driving continuous improvement across bid processes, tools and governance
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategy and operational capability

Requirements

• Experience managing technical bids or proposals, ideally within RF, microwave, aerospace, defence, telecoms, or a high-tech engineering environment
• Strong understanding of bid management methodologies and tendering processes across public and/or private sector markets
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously
• Solid project management capability, including planning, risk management and budgeting
• Commercial awareness, with experience contributing to pricing strategies and proposal development
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of communications
• Be part of an award-winning, collaborative and high-performing team with real impact on business growth
• Gain exposure to strategic programmes and global customers
• Enjoy flexible working with hybrid options
• Attractive salary and benefits package

Although the role is advertised at Cambridge and Sedgefield, there is only one role which can be located at either office.

Job Reference: SM/BIDMANAGERSEDGE_1777293454

Baltic Recruitment Sector: Commercial_operations

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