Bid Manager, Saffron Walden

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 cyclewhile playing a key part in delivering the companys 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 businessSupport 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 continuityProvide 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 processesDevelop scalable processes to support growth across multiple sites About 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 deadlinesExperience managing or coordinating teams Strong organisational and document control skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment Desirable: APMP qualification or equivalent bid/proposal training Shipley methodology experienceExperience with ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Trello Value-based pricing experience Additional Information Travel will be required for stakeholder meetings Opportunity for direct customer interaction Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across the businessHybrid 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. Youll have the chance to make a tangible impact, influence processes, and play a key role in shaping how bids are delivered across the businessTXM 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. TPBN1_UKTJ