Bid Manager

TXM Recruit are supporting a well-established, innovation-led engineering business in their search for a Bid Manager to join their growing team.

The Opportunity
This is a newly created position within a business undergoing significant transformation and growth. It offers a unique opportunity to shape and define the role, driving improvements across the bid and project life cycle while playing a key part in delivering the company’s ambitious growth strategy.

Operating across multiple UK sites, you will take ownership of the bid process, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, competitive proposals and ensure seamless transition into project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Manage incoming bids and coordinate responses across the business
Support the external sales team in developing and progressing opportunities
Oversee costing activities to ensure accuracy and competitiveness
Coordinate inputs across Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Quality, and Purchasing teams
Lead bid handover into Project Management, ensuring clarity and continuity
Provide updates on major tenders to senior stakeholders and the executive team
Identify and mitigate risks in collaboration with the commercial team
Evaluate bid win probability and support pipeline prioritisation
Work closely with Finance to optimise margins and commercial performance
Drive continuous improvement across bid and commercial processes
Develop scalable processes to support growth across multiple sitesAbout You
Proven experience in bid management and tender writing
Experience working on public sector tenders
Strong project and stakeholder management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Experience managing or coordinating teams
Strong organisational and document control skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environmentDesirable:

APMP qualification or equivalent bid/proposal training
Shipley methodology experience
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Epicor)
Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Trello
Value-based pricing experienceAdditional Information
Travel will be required for stakeholder meetings
Opportunity for direct customer interaction
Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across the business
Hybrid working will be available Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering organisation with a strong heritage and ambitious future. You’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact, influence processes, and play a key role in shaping how bids are delivered across the business

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you