Fire Industry Director of Bids and Tenders

Fire and Security Careers; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire protection recruitment agency seeks a Bid Manager or Director to lead tendering processes in Winnersh. The role involves managing bids, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring winning proposals. Ideal candidates should have strong technical knowledge in fire systems and proven experience in bid management. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary of up to £80,000 plus bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus and pay reviews

Health cash plan

Enhanced family leave

Company events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Proposal Manager, or Bids/Tenders Director.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire systems.
• Ability to commute to Berkshire.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids and proposals to secure high-value work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide accurate quotations and budgets.
• Oversee technical proposals and tender documents.
• Mentor sales team members.

Skills

Experience in Fire Protection

Bid Management

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Fire Industry Director of Bids and Tenders, Winnersh

Client: Fire and Security Careers

Location: Winnersh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8ab4140ca285

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Bid Manager / Proposal Manager or Director level Opportunity

• Sector: Fire Detection/ Fire Protection/ Life Safety with M&E contractors, etc.
• Location: Buckinghamshire/Berkshire/Hampshire/Surrey
• Benefits: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent benefits

Our client is growing, and we're looking for a proactive Bid Manager / Proposal Manager or Director to lead their tendering, proposal, and bid management processes to help drive growth.

If you have experience in Fire Protection, Fire Alarms, Fire Suppression, Fire Safety, or related M&E, apply and tell us about your experience in tendering, bid management, and proposal success!

Responsibilities:

• Manage bids and proposals to secure high-value work, working alongside the Sales Director within the UK fire industry.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with M&E contractors and potential clients.
• Provide accurate quotations and budgets to generate winning tenders.
• Oversee technical proposals, tender documents, and cost submissions.
• Mentor sales team members.
• Ensure smooth handovers from sales to project delivery teams.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Proposal Manager, or Bids/Tenders Director.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire systems, including Fire Alarms, Fire Suppression, Fire Protection, or M&E systems involving Fire and Security or Life Safety.
• Ability to commute to Berkshire.

Benefits:

• Company bonus and pay reviews.
• Health cash plan and enhanced family leave.
• Company events throughout the year.

If you're ready to lead a first-class team and have experience in the fire industry at a management or director level, apply now to grow your career as a Bid Manager, Proposal Manager, or Bids and Tenders Director.

Please apply if you meet the following criteria: 1. Experience in Fire/M&E industry, 2. Commutable to Berkshire, 3. Knowledge of bids, tenders, and proposal leadership/winning strategies. Feel free to chat, Google us, or apply here!

Steve Eley - Fire and Security Careers (Eley Solutions Ltd) - Specialist since 2001!