Overview
In this Bid Coordinator role at Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will drive high-value defence bid activity, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, timely submissions. You’ll support governance and procurement processes within a major programme, helping shape bids that underpin national security and capability. You work with bid professionals across Business Development, Engineering, Commercial and Finance to ensure rigorous, well-coordinated proposals. This is a fast-paced position with clear growth in defence bid management and specialist expertise. You’ll join a mission-driven, cross-functional team focused on impactful, measurable outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension with life assurance
- Digital GP and health check via Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Be Kind Day
Responsibilities
- Coordinate bid management plans, schedules and documentation for a major Defence programme
- Organise bid meetings including procurement management, Kick-Offs, reviews and stakeholder engagements
- Manage procurement portals and ensure timely submission of bid materials
- Produce regular bid reports and track progress against milestones
- Support Gate governance processes (Gates 0–6) within the bid lifecycle
Key requirements
- 1–2 years of bid coordination or proposal support experience
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks and structured bid methodologies (Gate Governance, Shipley colour team reviews)
- Knowledge of UK MOD procurement processes, portals and commercial contracting mechanisms
- Experience in complex, large-scale engineering, defence or similar environments
- Willingness to travel within the UK
- Desirable APMP membership or certifications (Foundation/Practitioner)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strong organisational and documentation skills
- Effective stakeholder management
- Procurement portals
- Gate governance processes
- Shipley colour team reviews
Bid Coordinator in Plymouth employer: Babcock
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
