Bid Manager
CV-LibraryKT22, Leatherhead, SurreytemporaryPosted: 22 September 2026
Apply NowBid Manager - Contract role - Surrey/WFH
Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Working: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable – please state your desired rate
IR35: Inside IR35
Security: BPSS security clearance required
We are currently recruiting for two experienced Bid Managers to support a major engineering organisation working within a secure and highly regulated environment.
The Bid Manager will take responsibility for managing bids throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission and post-submission activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the complete bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission.
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Develop bid strategies aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.
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Manage bid schedules, deliverables, reviews and governance activities.
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Lead multidisciplinary bid teams and coordinate contributions from technical, commercial and operational stakeholders.
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Lead the development and production of proposal responses.
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Review and challenge proposal content to ensure quality, compliance, clarity and consistency.
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Organise and facilitate bid workshops, kick-off meetings and review sessions.
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Coordinate pre- and post-submission clarification responses.
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Identify and manage commercial, technical, operational and delivery risks.
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Provide progress updates, risk reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
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Support continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and knowledge management.
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Maintain appropriate bid documentation and submission records.
Experience Required
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Proven experience in Bid Management, ideally within Defence, Nuclear, Government, Infrastructure or another highly regulated sector.
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Demonstrable experience managing complex competitive bids from qualification through to submission.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across technical, commercial, operational and business functions.
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Good understanding of public-sector procurement and tendering processes.
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Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Strong proposal development, content management and review skills.
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Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.
Knowledge of Shipley, APMP or equivalent bid management methodologies would be advantageous.
Experience within a large engineering, consultancy or regulated organisation would also be beneficial.
BPSS security clearance is required.
To apply, please send your CV stating your availability and desired rate
Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Working: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable – please state your desired rate
IR35: Inside IR35
Security: BPSS security clearance required
We are currently recruiting for two experienced Bid Managers to support a major engineering organisation working within a secure and highly regulated environment.
The Bid Manager will take responsibility for managing bids throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission and post-submission activities.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead and manage the complete bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission.
*
Develop bid strategies aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.
*
Manage bid schedules, deliverables, reviews and governance activities.
*
Lead multidisciplinary bid teams and coordinate contributions from technical, commercial and operational stakeholders.
*
Lead the development and production of proposal responses.
*
Review and challenge proposal content to ensure quality, compliance, clarity and consistency.
*
Organise and facilitate bid workshops, kick-off meetings and review sessions.
*
Coordinate pre- and post-submission clarification responses.
*
Identify and manage commercial, technical, operational and delivery risks.
*
Provide progress updates, risk reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
*
Support continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and knowledge management.
*
Maintain appropriate bid documentation and submission records.
Experience Required
*
Proven experience in Bid Management, ideally within Defence, Nuclear, Government, Infrastructure or another highly regulated sector.
*
Demonstrable experience managing complex competitive bids from qualification through to submission.
*
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across technical, commercial, operational and business functions.
*
Good understanding of public-sector procurement and tendering processes.
*
Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
*
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
*
Strong proposal development, content management and review skills.
*
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.
Knowledge of Shipley, APMP or equivalent bid management methodologies would be advantageous.
Experience within a large engineering, consultancy or regulated organisation would also be beneficial.
BPSS security clearance is required.
To apply, please send your CV stating your availability and desired rate