Bid Manager

SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large engineering company in Chorley is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to oversee the entire bid lifecycle. You will lead the preparation of high-quality tender submissions, collaborate across teams, and manage a small bid team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in bid management, excellent leadership skills, and proven proposal writing abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid management within the engineering sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration.
• Exceptional proposal writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tender and proposal activities for high-quality submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams for bid decisions and develop winning themes.
• Lead and mentor a small bid team to foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Bid management

Team leadership

Proposal writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Bid Manager to work on a permanent basis for a large engineering company based in Chorley / Hybrid.

The role is working Monday to Thursday (with Friday, Saturday and Sunday as weekend).

Salary is c£45-55,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, healthcare etc

Duties for the Bid Manager :

Were seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality, commercially robust tender submissions. Youll manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity identification through to submission and handover ensuring proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with business strategy.

Working collaboratively across business development, engineering, and delivery teams, youll coordinate inputs, manage deadlines, and shape winning proposals that showcase our technical strengths, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tender and proposal activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to make informed bid / no-bid decisions and develop strong win themes.
• Lead and mentor a small bid team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee bid content development, including proposal letters, executive summaries, and tender respons...