Senior Bid & Proposal Manager in Sheffield

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced Senior Bid & Proposal Manager to lead the end-to-end bid process across Bellrock Engineering, including Projects & Minor Works and Lift Services.

Location & Working Arrangement

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid.

Job Summary

You’ll play a key role in helping us win new business, producing compelling, high-quality submissions that showcase our technical expertise and meet client requirements. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, you'll manage bids from initial opportunity through to final submission, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and delivered on time.

You don't need to come from an engineering background, but you will need strong bid management experience within a technical or complex services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid lifecycle, from initial opportunity and qualification through to submission, clarification and handover.
• Develop compelling tender responses, proposals, executive summaries, method statements and case studies that showcase our capabilities.
• Work closely with operational, technical and commercial teams to develop competitive, credible and deliverable solutions.
• Manage bid plans, deadlines, contributors and review processes to ensure submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.
• Take ownership of Lift Services bids, working closely with operational teams to develop strong technical content and supporting evidence.
• Review tender documentation, identify key requirements and ensure submissions address client expectations and evaluation criteria.
• Develop clear win themes and compelling proposals that differentiate Bellrock from competitors.
• Ensure proposals align with commercial pricing, operational capabilities and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate contributions from internal stakeholders, including Finance, HR, HSQE, Supply Chain and Marketing.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners and supply-chain organisations.
• Maintain and continuously improve bid libraries, templates, case studies and supporting documentation.
• Support bid presentations, client interviews, clarification responses and post-submission activities.
• Monitor procurement portals and support the identification of new business opportunities.
• Review bid feedback, track performance and identify opportunities to improve submission quality and win rates.

Skills & Experience

• At least five years' experience managing bids within technical services, engineering, construction, infrastructure or another complex service-led environment.
• Proven experience leading bids from start to finish, including personally writing and managing submissions.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to turn complex technical information into clear, persuasive proposals.
• Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering, procurement processes and evaluation criteria.
• Experience working closely with pricing, commercial and operational teams.
• Excellent organisation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, gaps and inconsistencies in tender documentation.
• Ability to quickly understand technical information and work confidently with subject-matter experts.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and online procurement portals.
• APMP certification would be advantageous but isn't essential.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally across the UK.

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day-to-day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work between the Sheffield office and your home address on a hybrid basis, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per yearOffers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare Cashplan
• MotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference.

We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.

We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you're looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.

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