Bid Manager

TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services Ltd.; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Bid Manager in the United Kingdom to lead high-stakes bids and drive business growth. The successful candidate will manage the entire bid process, ensuring submissions align with strategic goals and quality standards. Essential qualifications include experience in commercial tendering and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a flexible office/work model. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of industry standards worldwide.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Access to resources and training

Qualifications

• Experience of commercial tendering, preferably in a relevant industry.
• Capable of coordinating bid activity from a virtual cross-business team.
• Strong analytical skills with adherence to business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid preparation and submission aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage risks related to tender submissions.
• Oversee the entire bid process ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Pressure handling

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Financial data handling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Role Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in engineering technical services? TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Bid Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business by leading and managing high‑stakes bids that drive growth and innovation.

Why Join TÜV Rheinland?

• Global Impact: Be part of a company that is committed to making the world a safer place through rigorous testing, inspection, certification and consulting services.
• Career Growth: We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career. With access to a wealth of resources and training opportunities, your professional growth is our priority.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to excellence and innovation. Our collaborative culture fosters creativity and teamwork, ensuring that you are always supported in your endeavours.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business success through effective bid management, we want to hear from you. Join us at TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services and be part of a team that is shaping the future of industry standards worldwide. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey!

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: As a Bid Manager, you will be at the forefront of our business development efforts, leading the preparation and submission of compelling bids that align with our strategic goals. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure that our proposals are not only competitive but also showcase our unique value proposition.
• Risk Management: As a gatekeeper for the tender submission, you will be responsible for ensuring the business risks are considered in the commercial and technical submissions, coordinating and collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Project Management: You will oversee the entire bid process from inception to completion, ensuring that timelines are met and quality standards are upheld. Your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously will be crucial in maintaining our reputation for excellence.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is key to success in this role. You will collaborate with technical experts, sales teams, and clients to gather insights and tailor our bids to meet specific needs and expectations.
• Innovation and Improvement: We are looking for someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to the table. You will continuously seek ways to improve our bid processes and outcomes, leveraging the latest industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Experience of commercial tendering, preferably in a relevant industry. Public procurement experience desirable.
• Capable of coordinating the bid activity and inputs from a virtual cross‑business team.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills. Ability to follow business administrative processes and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience of handling financial data / understanding of cost models.

Desirable

• Awareness/understanding of engineering consultancy services would be an advantage.
• An ability to handle and process large amounts of spreadsheet data.
• A reasonable understanding of Quality and IT systems or capability to assimilate these systems, including SharePoint.
• Proficiency in low‑level programming or scripting to automate workload, including the processing of document and numbers from customers or suppliers.

We only accept applications submitted online through our application system. We cannot accept applications sent by email.

Job ID 17213
Type of contract: Permanent
Type of employment: Full Time
Work model: Flex Office / partially remote
Company: TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services Ltd.

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.