Apprentice Assistant Bid Manager

Advancing People Ltd.; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Salary reviews

Course fees paid

Career opportunities

Support for engineering degree

Job summary

Advancing People Ltd. in Tonbridge is offering an Apprenticeship in the engineering sector. The role supports the Bid Manager in preparing and submitting competitive bids while you gain practical experience in cost estimation, document control, and supplier engagement.

Starting salary £20,000 with salary reviews, full training, and course fees paid if pursuing an engineering degree. This trainee position suits someone with Maths GCSE/A Level, strong numeracy, and good communication who is eager

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at minimum grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities for cost input.
• Good written and verbal communication for bid documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bid Manager with preparation, coordination and submission of bids.
• Analyse technical documentation and cost inputs.
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors for bids.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, timely and compliant.
• Maintain document control in a busy bid environment.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Are you looking for an Apprenticeship within the engineering sector?

Do you live within commutable distance of Tonbridge?

Are you looking for a great career opportunity to put your GCSE's or A Level's to good use in a varied and challenging Assistant Bid Manager Apprentice role?

Full training and support is available for this role - including all course fees if completing an engineering degree.

This is an exciting trainee position with a very well established and specialist construction company that offers design, supply, construction and project management services, based in Tonbridge.

The Role:

The Assistant Bid Manager supports the Bid Manager in the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive and compliant bids for specialist projects.

This role plays a key part in analysing technical documentation, assisting with cost estimation, and managing supplier and subcontractor engagement, particularly for systemised product systems, supplied by leading International manufacturers.

The Assistant Bid Manager ensures that bid submissions are accurate, timely, and aligned with client expectations, industry standards, and the operational and technical assumptions established by the wider Precontract team.

The Person:

• An interest in gaining understanding of façade systems, particularly systemised window, door, and curtain walling solutions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with strong maths GCSE or A Level grades.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for preparing, reviewing, and coordinating bid documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks, maintaining document control, and meeting deadlines within a busy bid environment.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work effectively across the Precontract team and with external suppliers and subcontractors.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy in all bid documentation and cost inputs.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Project.
• 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C / 9-4) or equivalent, including strong Maths (essential).

Our client is offering a starting apprentice salary of £20,000 with salary reviews, fantastic training, support and career opportunities.

If you have a keen interest in Engineering, then this could be the apprenticeship for you!

Our client is keen to speak to suitable candidates ASAP.