Bid Coordinator

Mane Contract Services; Bramhall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Early finish Friday

Flexible working

Company pension

Health cash back

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a skilled Bid Engineer in the United Kingdom to prepare and submit high-quality bids in response to RFQs. You will work with stakeholders to ensure compliance, competitiveness, and on-time delivery.

The role requires experience in bid preparation and costing, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience preparing bids, proposals, tenders, or cost estimates.
• Logical and commercially aware with good project costing understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and requirements to define bid scope and compliance.
• Coordinate bid activities across internal departments for timely proposals.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing schedules, and commercial proposals.
• Submit tender documentation per customer requirements.
• Identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Maintain bid documentation and records throughout the tender process.
• Attend bid kick-off, clarification meetings, and presentations as needed.
• Assist with handover of successful bids to delivery teams after PO receipt.
• Ensure bids comply with procedures, quality standards, and regulations.

Skills

Bid preparation

Estimating

Costing

MS Office

Excel

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (BEng/HNC/HND)

Tools

ERP systems

SugarCRM

Estimating software

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in bid preparation, and estimating, who enjoys working where quality, accuracy, and teamwork are key.

As a Bid Engineer, you will play an essential role in preparing and submitting high-quality, competitive bids in response to customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs). Working closely with key stakeholders, you will ensure that every submission is compliant with customer requests, commercially competitive, and delivered on time.

The ability to achieve UK security clearance without restrictions is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications, and customer requirements to determine bid scope and compliance.
• Coordinate bid activities across internal departments to ensure timely and effective proposal delivery.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing schedules, and commercial proposals.
• Compile, review, and submit tender documentation in accordance with customer requirements.
• identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate bid documentation and records throughout the tender process.
• Attend bid kick-off meetings, customer clarification meetings, and presentations where required.
• Support the smooth handover of successful bids to the project delivery team following receipt of purchase orders.
• Ensure all bids comply with company procedures, quality standards, and relevant industry regulations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience preparing bids, proposals, tenders, or cost estimates.
• Logical and commercially aware.
• Good understanding of project costing and estimating techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
• Customer focused.

Desirable

• Experience using ERP systems, SugarCRM, or estimating software.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and commercial principles.
• Experience working within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) sector

This role is on a full time, Permanent contract, working 37 hours flexitime across 4.5 days per week.

We offer

• 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Flex Days)
• early finish on a Friday
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• a range of discounts and excellent training and development opportunities.

All applicants should have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.