Bid Manager

Vickerstock; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock are recruiting a Bids & Marketing Manager to join their Belfast team. You will coordinate bids, tenders and pre-qualification documents while supporting wider marketing and business development across construction and engineering sectors.

The role involves leading the bid process from opportunity through submission, coordinating input from Directors, Engineers and project teams, and transforming technical content into clear, persuasive responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in bids, proposals, marketing or business development.
• Strong written communication and copywriting skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear submissions.
• Experience coordinating input from multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of bids, tenders and pre-qualification documents.
• Support the wider marketing strategy of the business across channels.
• Work with Directors and engineers to assemble compelling responses.
• Develop submission strategies based on tender requirements.
• Maintain bid libraries, project case studies and supporting information.
• Communicate technical content in a clear, persuasive manner.
• Support client proposals and marketing materials.
• Help improve bid, marketing and communication processes.

Job description

Bids & Marketing Manager | Belfast | Up to £50,000

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an established multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Bids & Marketing Manager to join their Belfast team. This is a broad role combining responsibility for the coordination and delivery of high-quality bids with the wider marketing and business development activity of the consultancy. Working closely with Directors and technical teams across the business, you will take ownership of the bid process from initial opportunity through to submission, while helping strengthen how the business presents itself to existing and prospective clients across the construction and engineering sectors.

Why this opportunity?

• Take ownership of bids and marketing within an established multidisciplinary consultancy
• Work directly with Directors and senior technical professionals across the business
• Play an important role in securing new projects and supporting continued business growth
• Manage the full bid lifecycle rather than operating within one small part of the process
• Combine bid management with wider marketing, communications and business development activity
• Opportunity to improve processes and influence how the business approaches future opportunities

Your new role as Bids & Marketing Manager

You will coordinate the preparation and submission of bids, tenders and pre-qualification documentation while supporting the wider marketing strategy of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing bids and tenders from initial opportunity through to final submission
• Coordinating input from Directors, Engineers, Project Managers and other technical specialists
• Producing clear, compelling and professionally presented tender responses
• Reviewing tender requirements and developing appropriate submission strategies
• Managing bid programmes, deadlines and internal review processes
• Maintaining and developing bid libraries, project case studies and supporting information
• Working with technical teams to communicate complex engineering and construction information effectively
• Supporting presentations, capability documents and client proposals
• Coordinating company marketing activity across digital and traditional channels
• Developing content highlighting projects, technical expertise and company achievements
• Supporting business development initiatives and client engagement activity
• Helping improve bid, marketing and communication processes across the business

What you will need to succeed

• Previous experience within bids, proposals, marketing or business development
• Experience within construction, engineering, architecture, professional services or a similar technical environment would be particularly advantageous
• Strong written communication and copywriting skills
• Ability to take technical information and turn it into clear, persuasive submissions
• Experience coordinating contributions from multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and strong presentation skills
• Confidence working directly with Directors and senior professionals
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of the bid process

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Join an established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy
• High level of visibility and interaction with the senior leadership team
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the bids and marketing function
• Varied position combining bids, marketing and wider business development
• Long-term opportunity to develop alongside the continued growth of the business