At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and submit competitive bids while collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on quality and teamwork in bid engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, 23 days holiday, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact by delivering high-quality bids in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or related field; experience in bid preparation is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Bid Engineer to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in bid preparation, and estimating, who enjoys working where quality, accuracy, and teamwork are key.
As a Bid Engineer, you will play an essential role in preparing and submitting high-quality, competitive bids in response to customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
Working closely with key stakeholders, you will ensure that every submission is compliant with customer requests, commercially competitive, and delivered on time.
The ability to achieve UK security clearance without restrictions is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, specifications, and customer requirements to determine bid scope and compliance.
- Coordinate bid activities across internal departments to ensure timely and effective proposal delivery.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing schedules, and commercial proposals.
- Compile, review, and submit tender documentation in accordance with customer requirements.
- identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
- Maintain accurate bid documentation and records throughout the tender process.
- Attend bid kick-off meetings, customer clarification meetings, and presentations where required.
- Support the smooth handover of successful bids to the project delivery team following receipt of purchase orders.
- Ensure all bids comply with company procedures, quality standards, and relevant industry regulations.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
- Experience preparing bids, proposals, tenders, or cost estimates.
- Logical and commercially aware.
- Good understanding of project costing and estimating techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to work to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
- Customer focused.
Desirable
- Experience using ERP systems, Sugar CRM, or estimating software.
- Knowledge of procurement processes and commercial principles.
- Experience working within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) sector
This role is on a full time, Permanentcontract, working 37 hours flexitime across 4.5 days per week.
We offer 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Flex Days), early finish on a Friday, Flexible working opportunities, Company Pension Scheme, Health Cash Back Scheme, a range of discounts and excellent training and development opportunities.
A full job description is available on request.
All applicants should have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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Bid Engineer in Poynton employer: Sti Limited
Join a dynamic HR team in Hook, Hampshire, where your contributions will directly impact our people and processes. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through excellent training opportunities and flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and health cash back scheme, this is an ideal environment for those looking to advance their HR career.
