Bid Manager (Public Sector / Tenders)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Kirklees; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training

Progression

25 days holiday

Pension

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to own high-value tenders for public sector and private clients across the UK. You will coordinate submissions from Sales, Engineering and Finance, turning complex technical requirements into commercially strong proposals.

The role offers hybrid working, training, progression and a clear path to leadership within a specialist engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Bid Management, Technical Proposal Writing or Tender Management.
• Experience managing public-sector tender opportunities.
• Commutable to Batley office.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ITT, RFP, RFQ and PQQ submissions.
• Identify and qualify suitable tender opportunities.
• Coordinate bid inputs across Sales, Engineering, Finance, Operations and Procurement.
• Write, edit and produce compelling technical and commercial responses.
• Coordinate bid planning meetings, deadlines and stakeholder actions.
• Maintain tender libraries, templates, case studies and standard responses.
• Ensure all submissions meet quality, compliance and brand standards.

Skills

Bid Management

Technical Proposal Writing

Tender Management

Public Sector Tender Experience

Job description

Bid Manager (Public Sector / Tenders)

£60,000 – £70,000 + Hybrid Working + Training + Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Company Benefits

Batley, West Yorkshire / Hybrid

Are you an experienced Bid Manager or Technical Proposal Writer looking to take ownership of high-value tenders within a specialist engineering business?

Do you want autonomy, variety and the opportunity to directly influence business growth?

Join an established engineering business supplying specialist vehicles and technical equipment to customers across the UK and international markets. With a strong reputation within its sector, you’ll play a key role in securing new business across public and private sector markets.

You’ll manage the full bid lifecycle, from identifying suitable opportunities and qualifying tenders through to coordinating submissions, pricing and outcome reviews. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Finance and senior management, you’ll turn complex technical requirements into commercially strong proposals.

This role would suit a Bid Manager with experience handling public-sector tenders and looking for a high-autonomy role within a specialist engineering environment.

The Role:

• Lead end-to-end ITT, RFP, RFQ and PQQ submissions
• Identify and qualify suitable tender opportunities
• Coordinate bid inputs across Sales, Engineering, Finance, Operations and Procurement
• Write, edit and produce compelling technical and commercial responses
• Coordinate bid planning meetings, deadlines and stakeholder actions
• Maintain tender libraries, templates, case studies and standard responses
• Ensure all submissions meet quality, compliance and brand standards

The Person:

• Proven experience in Bid Management, Technical Proposal Writing or Tender Management
• Experience managing public-sector tender opportunities
• Commutable to Batley office

Reference Number: BBBH27671

Keywords: Bid Manager, Tender Manager, Tender Writer, Public Sector Tenders, PQQ, ITT, RFP, RFQ, Technical Writing, Commercial Proposals, Engineering, Specialist Vehicles, Automotive, Defence, Manufacturing, Procurement, West Yorkshire, Batley

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.