We are recruiting for a Bid Manager to work on a permanent basis for a large engineering company based in Chorley/Hybrid. The role is working Monday to Thursday (with Friday, Saturday and Sunday as weekend). Salary is c£45-55,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, healthcare etc Duties for the Bid Manager: We’re seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality, commercially robust tender submissions. You’ll manage the full bid lifecycle — from opportunity identification through to submission and handover — ensuring proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with business strategy. Working collaboratively across business development, engineering, and delivery teams, you’ll coordinate inputs, manage deadlines, and shape winning proposals that showcase our technical strengths, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Key Responsibilities * Manage end-to-end tender and proposal activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality submissions. * Collaborate with internal teams to make informed bid/no-bid decisions and develop strong win themes. * Lead and mentor a small bid team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. * Oversee bid content development, including proposal letters, executive summaries, and tender responses. * Ensure all ...