Bid Writer / Proposals Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

Training

Flexible working

Early finish Friday

Qualification / Membership support

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting for a Bid Writer / Proposals Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing) in Stockport. The role covers end-to-end bid activities, from tender review to commercial proposals and handover to delivery, with a strong emphasis on price accuracy and compliance.

You will work in an autonomous environment with progression opportunities, training support, and flexible working options, including an early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Tender documentation and bid specifications review.
• Cost estimation and pricing calculations for proposals.
• Coordination of bid activities across teams.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing or supply chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and bid specifications for scope and compliance.
• Prepare cost estimates and pricing schedules for proposals.
• Coordinate bid activities and documentation timelines.
• Hand over successful bids to project delivery after award.

Skills

Tender documentation

Cost estimation

Pricing schedules

Bid coordination

Proposal writing

Job description

Bid Writer / Proposals Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)

Stockport

£35,000 – £45,000 + Progression + Training + Flexible Working + Early Finish Friday + Qualification / Membership Support

Are you a Bid Writer / Proposals Engineer or similar, with a background in Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain or a related field, looking for a highly autonomous role where you will be responsible for the full scope of bids, with flexible working patterns and professional qualification support?

Founded nearly 40 years ago, this highly reputable company are offering the opportunity to join a company operating worldwide, providing specialist in house training and development, alongside clear routes for career progression into management roles?

In this role you will be responsible for reviewing both tender documentations and specifications for bid scope and compliance, alongside coordinating bid activities. You will also be responsible for performing cost estimates, pricing schedules, as well as commercial proposals, eventually handing over to project delivery.

With a turnover of £50 million, they aim to continue dominating their niche sector for many years to come, operating out of multiple sites across the UK, selling their products worldwide.

This role would suit a Bid Writer Proposals Engineer or similar with a background in S Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain or a related field. You will be looking to progress your career, joining a national company who invest in their employees, as well as supporting security clearance.

The Role:

• Tender documentations and specifications
• Performing cost estimates, pricing schedules, and commercial proposals
• Coordinating bid activities
• Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week, flexible

The Person:

• Bid Writer / Propoals Engineer
• Background within Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain or a related field
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Reference: BBBH26915

Bid Writer, Engineer, Supply Chain, Electronics, Manufacturing, Production, MoD, Defence, Aerospace, Avionics, Tenders, Estimates, Pricing, Poynton, Stockport, Macclesfield, Manchester

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