Bid Manager

Exciting opportunity for a Bid Manager - -50-60k

No Visa sponsorship

Our client, one of the biggest players in the UK but also on a global scale, is currently looking for a Bid Manager in East Yorkshire.

Ideally someone with a background within manufacturing/logistics but other backgrounds could be considered as well.

About you :

• As a bid manager, you will need to have great communicating skills
• You will be speaking with the internal team but also external : Stakeholders, subcontractors, clients etch.
• Highly educated with a degree in engineering, or with proven working record within bidding management.
• Preferably candidates who worked as: Bid manager, Tender Manager, or Proposal Engineer. Candidates with backgrounds in Project Management, Project Coordination, Design Management will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Project Management Office and cross-functional teams including Legal, Technical, Commercial, and Design to ensure seamless bid execution.
• Partner with Sales Leadership and Business Development Managers to evaluate opportunities and define winning strategies for each bid.
• Initiate and lead bid kick-off sessions, making sure all stakeholders understand time-lines, responsibilities, and strategic direction.
• Conduct market and client research to identify key differentiators and strengthen the bid narrative.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of presentations for internal bid/no-bid decision-making forums.
• Lead the development and presentation of client-facing proposals where a formal pitch is required.
• Write clear, compelling, and customised content tailored to meet the specific needs of each client and project.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs and manage the clarification process with customers during the bid life cycle.
• Engage with third-party collaborators such as subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and strategic partners as required.
• Ensure full adherence to established tender and proposal processes.
• Accurately monitor bid-related expenses and ensure financial tracking aligns with budgetary expectations.
• Support the handover process from Sales to Project Delivery teams following contract awards.
• Take personal responsibility for health and safety in the workplace, ensuring that actions do not compromise the wellbeing of oneself or others.
• Adhere to all organisational health and safety protocols, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all visitors under your responsibility follow the company''s safety guidelines and visitor management procedures.

If the role sounds interesting, please reply with a copy of your CV.

The client will not be supporting Visa Sponsorship.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.