Senior Bid Manager

Michael Page (UK); Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Bid Manager for an established engineering services team in Greater Manchester. This role involves leading bid preparations, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 4 years of relevant experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in bid management tools. A competitive salary of £50K - £70K and a generous holiday allowance are offered, along with hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a bids related role.
• Proven experience in bid management, ideally in engineering or manufacturing.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of competitive bids.
• Collaborate with internal teams for technical and commercial information.
• Ensure bids meet industry standards.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

APMP qualification

Tools

Bid management tools

Job description

Overview

• Hybrid Working option
• A Senior Bid Manager role, within an established team.

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a well-established medium-sized engineering services company, operating in Greater Manchester. Known for its robust presence and innovative approach, the company supports its clients by delivering high-quality solutions in a competitive market.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for the Senior Bid Manager - Engineering Services role will include:

• Lead the preparation and submission of competitive bids in line with client specifications and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary technical and commercial information.
• Ensure all bids meet industry and compliance standards within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Analyse bid requirements to identify risks and opportunities for the business.
• Maintain and update bid documentation and databases to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality proposals.
• Track and report on the progress of bids to senior management.
• Support the sales team in securing new business and achieving revenue targets.

The Successful Applicant

For the Senior Bid Manager - Engineering Services role, applicants should have the below experience:

• 4+ years experience in a bids related role
• Proven experience in bid management, ideally in a similar sector such as engineering, energy services, manufacturing - although this is not essential.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, and excellent communication skills.
• Strong track record of managing end to end, high value bids.
• APMP qualification is desirable.
• Strong organisational and project management skills to handle multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crafting compelling proposals.
• Proficiency in bid management tools and software to streamline processes.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What's on Offer

On offer for the Senior Bid Manager - Engineering Services role:

• Competitive salary of £50K - £70K - experience dependent
• Generous holiday allowance, including 25 days of annual leave.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support work-life balance - from an office in the Greater Manchester area.