Bid Manager, Management

Bid Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join a leading engineering organisation in Chorley. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver successful tender strategies, working with a collaborative team over a 4‑day working week. Ideal if you excel in managing complex bids and enjoy motivating others to achieve outstanding results.

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum.

Location:

Chorley (Hybrid). Working pattern: 4‑day working week.

Our client is a well‑established organisation within the engineering sector, committed to innovation, safety, and quality. They provide tailored solutions to their clients and have a strong reputation for successful project delivery.

• Lead the end‑to‑end tender process from opportunity identification through to final submission.
• Develop accurate forecasts of potential tender opportunities in collaboration with Business Development teams.
• Coordinate and manage internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure technical and commercial compliance.
• Prepare and review high‑quality bid proposals, executive summaries, and response documents.
• Present bid proposals internally and externally, highlighting compliance, win themes, and value proposition.
• Maintain and enhance bid processes, tools, and an information library to support future bids.
• Oversee bid budgets, track financial performance, and align proposals with business objectives.
• Mentor and manage a dedicated bid team, driving best practice and continuous improvement.

• 3–5 years’ experience in bid, proposals, or tender management roles.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver multi‑disciplinary, high‑value tenders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to obtain SC Security Clearance.

• APMP Certification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• Background in engineering or technical sectors.

• Hybrid working arrangements with a 4‑day work week.
• Competitive salary package aligned to experience.
• Opportunity to influence strategic business growth and work on high‑value projects.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.