Bid Manager

Manpower; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Holiday buy-back scheme

Team-building activities

Kingsbridge Membership Club benefits

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Bid Manager for our Belfast office with occasional travel to Portadown. The role delivers high-quality bids across mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable installation projects.

You will lead bid management and writing, ensuring compelling submissions for public and private sector opportunities. Key duties include managing the bid lifecycle, coordinating with SMEs, and ensuring full compliance with tender instructions and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Essential: Proven experience in public sector bid management.
• Essential: Proven experience in public sector bid writing.
• Excellent time management under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and high accountability.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with drive to succeed.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full bid lifecycle from opportunity review to submission and mobilisation.
• Lead preparation and submission of public and private sector bids to client specs.
• Produce clear, concise bid content within deadlines.
• Review and enhance existing bid materials for quality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to gather evidence and documentation.
• Ensure submissions comply with tender instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare materials for bid presentations and interviews.
• Maintain and improve bid library with case studies and CVs with marketing team.
• Provide guidance to colleagues to develop bid-writing capabilities.

Skills

Bid management

Public sector bidding

Time management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Driving licence

MS Office

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Bid Manager

Location: Belfast Office (with occasional travel to Portadown)

About the Role

Due to continued growth within our Bid and Marketing team, we are seeking an experienced and talented Bid Manager to join our Belfast office. This newly created role will be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality bids across a range of mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable installation and maintenance projects. The successful candidate will possess strong bid management and bid writing skills, with the ability to produce compelling, winning submissions for both public and private sector opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity review and qualification through to submission and mobilisation.
• Lead the preparation and submission of public and private sector bids, ensuring full compliance with client specifications and requirements.
• Produce clear, concise, and persuasive bid content within strict deadlines.
• Review, edit, and enhance existing bid materials to maximise quality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders to gather evidence, technical information, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all submissions are fully compliant with tender instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare supporting materials and content for bid presentations and interviews.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company's bid library, including case studies, project profiles, and team CVs, working closely with the marketing team.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, helping to develop bid-writing capabilities across the wider team.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in public sector bid management.
• Proven experience in public sector bid writing.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to demanding deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with high levels of accountability, integrity, reliability, and professionalism.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to team success.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Desirable Criteria

Whilst not essential, the following would be advantageous:

• Third-level qualification (degree or equivalent).
• Previous experience within the construction, facilities management, mechanical, or electrical sectors.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar bid management or bid writing role.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work alongside industry experts.
• Health Cash Plan, including dental and optical benefits.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service.
• Team-building activities and company events.
• Monthly employee recognition awards with monetary rewards.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and social events programme.
• Long service awards.
• Enhanced marriage leave.
• Holiday buy-back scheme.
• Kingsbridge Membership Club benefits.