Project Manager - Bid Manager - Projects Manager

Wave Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm is seeking a Projects Bid Manager in Bristol. This role involves managing day-to-day MoD contracts and supporting new tenders, requiring strong project management skills and experience in operational procurement within the Defense Sector. The successful candidate will develop relationships with stakeholders and ensure effective project execution. This position offers competitive salary and support for professional development.

Benefits

Support for additional qualifications

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in operational procurement environment, preferably in Defense.
• Membership of a professional body like APM is desirable.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key project management functions including financial, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Communicate with stakeholders and capture their requirements.
• Create and manage customer demands in an ERP system to meet KPI targets.
• Develop strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Project management understanding

Self-motivation

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Commercial skills

Education

Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Role: 1x Projects Bid Manager
Location: Bristol city centre
Onsite 4x days per week with Friday as WFH
Salary: £40,000 - £53,000
We are seeking a talented experienced Project Manager / projects bid manager that can do Bid work for cost models and have strong operational skills to track bids and hit KPI drivers, with a preference for a candidate from a Defense Sector background to join an established Bristol based Engineering / Defence Services SME based in Central Bristol. If you have an entrepreneur mindset and a passion for pushing the envelope while maintaining procurements, we would like to hear from you. We supply complex manufacturing and critical services to Rolls Royce and the MoD. You will be working at our Bristol city centre office. We are seeking driven individuals to join a high performing team for a PM career. We will support your development, funding additional qualifications and strive to support a good work life balance. As a PM, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our MoD contracts and offer support on new MoD tenders. You will be integral to delivering innovative commercial solutions while supporting further growth opportunities pursued by the business.

Main duties

• Deliver key project management functions in support of overall project delivery including financial, schedule, quality, and risk functions.
• Completing any tasks assigned by the Director of Project in a timely manner and assisting with activities in achieving project deliverables.
• Communicating with stakeholders on the progress of the project and capturing stakeholder requirements and needs.
• Creating, monitoring and managing Customer demands in an ERP system to meet the contractual delivery KPI targets.
• Responsible for the management of Post Design Services requested by the Customer within the agreed triple constraints including reporting performance to the Customer and the Director of Projects.
• Responsible for developing strong relationships with key customer stakeholders to capture, analyse and achieve customer requirements.
• Creating monthly project progress (for both internal and external stakeholders) to update schedules in line with project reporting timelines and best practice.
• Oversee variable aspects of the project and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Applying effective risk management throughout the project life cycle to mitigate the risk of project failure.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of project activities including resource levelling and smoothing.
• Creating and utilizing cost models to input / analyse data collected from the Procurement Team.

The Company may amend these duties from time to time and may require you to undertake other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Professional Skills / Abilities

• Able to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Good understanding of Project Management.
• Must be self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload.
• Excellent I.T. Skills (Microsoft Excel essential).
• Microsoft Project skills desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail (essential).
• Strong Commercial skills
• Basic understanding of engineering (desirable).

Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level Qualification (or working towards) in relevant subject.
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g., APM (desirable but not essential).
• Proven Project Management Experience in an Operational Procurement Environment in the Defence Sector (preferred).
• MRP Skills (IFS desirable but not essential).
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel