Project Lead

Quest Global; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Project Lead – Bidding Support. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating bid and proposal activities for transmission system projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of project engineering experience, and a strong understanding of vehicle transmission systems. This position requires excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Join us and help drive innovation in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant project engineering experience in a regulated industry.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles.
• Strong technical understanding of vehicle transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid and proposal activities for transmission system projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and procurement guidelines.
• Prepare high-quality proposal documents and execution plans.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Systems thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or project Management

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place‑to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Description

The Project Lead – Bidding Support is responsible for leading and coordinating all bid and proposal activities for transmission system projects. This role ensures the timely, compliant, and high-quality preparation of technical and commercial proposals, supporting captures teams and liaising with engineering, supply chain, finance, and programme management functions. This position requires strong technical understanding of vehicle transmission and driveline systems, along with proven experience in project coordination and proposal development in a corporate bidding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Management and proposal coordination
• Apply and promote practical systems thinking in support of infrastructure and facilities maintenance projects
• Lead end‑to‑end bid activities for transmission system support programs
• Develop and maintain bid management plans, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate contributions from engineering, logistics, supply chain, quality and finance teams
• Ensure all submissions comply with customer requirements, tender instruction, and defence procurement guidelines
• Work with engineering teams to define technical concepts, support solutions, sustainment strategies, and maintenance approaches for transmission systems.
• Assist in developing system support architecture such as ILS (Integrated logistics support), reliability and maintainability considerations, and configuration management
• Coordinate cost build‑ups for resource, materials, equipment and support services
• Support development of pricing models, risk registers, and commercial terms
• Act as primary bid point‑of‑contact for internal stakeholders, able to field questions from all engineering disciplines within the team
• Prepare high‑quality proposal documents, including technical narratives, execution plans, schedules and capability statements
• Ensure all bid documents follow established quality standards
• Ensure risks and issues are identified, managed and escalated appropriately
• Support with specification review and handover during bid to execution phase where appropriate

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the world's hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference‑makers in our workplace.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in an Engineering, project Management discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Systems or related).
• 5+ years of relevant project engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc.).
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, integration and verification and validation.
• Strong technical understanding of vehicle transmission systems or heavy vehicle transmission systems.
• Familiarity with project coordination and basic project management principles, even if gained informally.
• Experience organising and supporting stakeholder meetings. Ability to engage with stakeholders, technical teams and cross‑functional groups to understand their key needs.
• Experience in applying systems thinking in environments with legacy systems, real‑world constraints and evolving problem sets.
• Understanding of project life cycle from concept, commissioning to operations and maintenance.

Desirable Attributes

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, delivery‑focused mindset.
• Experience in design and construction phases especially in a dockyard or industrial infrastructure environment.
• Exposure to delivering projects across the full lifecycle - from concept through to completion.
• Awareness of engineering assurance and governance within a regulated or safety‑critical environment.