Bid Manager: Public Sector Proposals Lead, Belfast

Manpower; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Holiday buy-back scheme

Team-building activities

Job summary

Manpower is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join the Belfast office, responsible for delivering high-quality bids across mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable installation projects. You will manage the full bid lifecycle, ensuring compliance with client specifications and deadlines, while collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to produce winning submissions.

The role requires strong bid writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector bid management.
• Proven experience in public sector bid writing.
• Excellent time management skills under demanding deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with accountability and professionalism.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach to team success.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity review to submission and mobilisation.
• Lead preparation and submission of public and private sector bids.
• Produce clear, concise and persuasive bid content within deadlines.
• Review, edit and enhance bid materials to maximise quality.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather evidence and documentation.
• Ensure submissions comply with tender instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare supporting materials and content for bid presentations/interviews.
• Maintain and improve the bid library with case studies and CVs with marketing.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manpower is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join the Belfast office, responsible for delivering high-quality bids across mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewable installation projects. You will manage the full bid lifecycle, ensuring compliance with client specifications and deadlines, while collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to produce winning submissions.

The role requires strong bid writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.