Bid Manager

Bid Manager - Contract role - Surrey/WFH

Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Working: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable – please state your desired rate
IR35: Inside IR35
Security: BPSS security clearance required

We are currently recruiting for two experienced Bid Managers to support a major engineering organisation working within a secure and highly regulated environment.

The Bid Manager 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 complete 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.

Lead the development and production of proposal responses.

Review and challenge proposal content to ensure quality, compliance, clarity and consistency.

Organise and facilitate bid workshops, kick-off meetings and review sessions.

Coordinate pre- and post-submission clarification responses.

Identify and manage commercial, technical, operational and delivery risks.

Provide progress updates, risk reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Support continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and knowledge management.

Maintain appropriate bid documentation and submission records.

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, operational and business functions.

Good understanding of public-sector procurement and tendering processes.

Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong proposal development, content management and review skills.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.

Knowledge of Shipley, APMP or equivalent bid management methodologies would be advantageous.

Experience within a large engineering, consultancy or regulated organisation would also be beneficial.

BPSS security clearance is required.

To apply, please send your CV stating your availability and desired rate

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