Defence Bid Project Manager | Hybrid Work + Flexi Leave

Anson McCade; Patchway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Paid overtime opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Future Combat Air is seeking a Bid Project Manager to support one of the UK's most ambitious future combat air programmes, coordinating bids across the UK and international partners and shaping business-winning propositions.

The role involves developing compelling proposals, balancing customer requirements with technical and commercial considerations, and working with senior stakeholders to improve win probability. Hybrid working with 2–3 days on-site in Stevenage or Bristol is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, bid management, contract acquisition or business delivery.
• Direct experience managing or contributing to technical or engineering bids.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and make sound decisions in an ambiguous environment.
• Defence or aerospace experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent bidding activities, coordinating technical, programme, commercial and finance stakeholders.
• Develop compelling and deliverable proposals that balance customer requirements, technical solutions and commercial considerations.
• Support product business cases, roadmaps and investment plans to strengthen future bidding campaigns.
• Work with senior stakeholders to respond to changing customer requirements and improve the probability of winning major programmes.

Skills

Bid management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Business development

Job description

Future Combat Air is seeking a Bid Project Manager to support one of the UK's most ambitious future combat air programmes, coordinating bids across the UK and international partners and shaping business-winning propositions.

The role involves developing compelling proposals, balancing customer requirements with technical and commercial considerations, and working with senior stakeholders to improve win probability. Hybrid working with 2–3 days on-site in Stevenage or Bristol is offered.