Bid Manager
Leatherhead, Surrey
£40.00 – £50.00 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay
6-Month Contract – Potential to Extend
Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Working from Home
40 Hours per Week
E-Personnel Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager to join a major international engineering organisation within its Defence and Nuclear business in Leatherhead.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Bid Manager with experience of complex, high-value bids , ideally gained within Defence, Nuclear, Government, Infrastructure or another highly regulated environment .
The position is initially for 6 months with potential to extend , working 40 hours per week. You will work on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in the Leatherhead office and 2 days remotely .
The Role
Working as part of an established bid and business development function, you will manage and coordinate complex competitive bids from initial qualification through to final submission.
You will work closely with Business Development, Capture Managers, Operations, Technical Authorities, Commercial, Legal and Supply Chain teams , bringing together multiple contributors to produce high-quality, compliant and compelling submissions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage bids through the complete lifecycle, from qualification and capture through to submission
Develop bid plans, schedules, deliverables and review processes
Coordinate multidisciplinary technical, operational and commercial bid teams
Work closely with Bid Directors, Capture Managers, Proposal Managers, Bid Writers and Subject Matter Experts
Lead bid kick-offs, workshops, progress meetings and formal reviews
Coordinate proposal content and ensure responses address customer requirements
Manage contributions from partners, subcontractors and suppliers
Ensure bids comply with customer requirements, governance processes and relevant procurement regulations
Identify and manage bid risks, opportunities, dependencies and actions
Support solution development, commercial strategy and pricing activity
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Bid Manager in Leatherhead employer: E-Personnel Recruitment
Join a well-established commercial insurance business in Leatherhead, where you will be part of a supportive and experienced broking team dedicated to your professional growth. With excellent opportunities for career progression, full support towards CII qualifications, and a varied portfolio of clients, this role offers a fulfilling work environment that values teamwork and client relationships. Enjoy a Monday-to-Friday schedule with no weekends, making it an ideal position for those seeking a balanced work-life dynamic.
