Bid Manager - Contract role - Surrey/WFH Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension Working: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote Hours: 40 hours per week Start: ASAP Rate: Negotiable – please state your desired rate IR35: Inside IR35 Security: BPSS security clearance required We are currently recruiting for two experienced Bid Managers to support a major engineering organisation working within a secure and highly regulated environment. The Bid Manager will take responsibility for managing bids throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission and post-submission activities. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the complete bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission. * Develop bid strategies aligned with customer requirements and business objectives. * Manage bid schedules, deliverables, reviews and governance activities. * Lead multidisciplinary bid teams and coordinate contributions from technical, commercial and operational stakeholders. * Lead the development and production of proposal responses. * Review and challenge proposal content to ensure quality, compliance, clarity and consistency. * Organise and facilitate bid workshops, kick-off meetings and review sessions. * Coordinate pre- and post-submission clarification responses. * Identify and manage commercial, technical, operational and delivery risks. * Provide progress updates, risk reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders. * Support continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and knowledge management. * Maintain appropriate bid documentation and submission records. Experience Required * Proven experience in Bid Management, ideally within Defence, Nuclear, Government, Infrastructure or another highly regulated sector. * Demonstrable experience managing complex competitive bids from qualification through to submission. * Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across technical, commercial, operational and business functions. * Good understanding of public-sector procurement and tendering processes. * Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills. * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. * Strong proposal development, content management and review skills. * Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and compliance. Knowledge of Shipley, APMP or equivalent bid management methodologies would be advantageous. Experience within a large engineering, consultancy or regulated organisation would also be beneficial. BPSS security clearance is required. To apply, please send your CV stating your availability and desired rate