Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a Test Equipment New Business Support professional to join a specialist team within an international test equipment design and delivery function. This role focuses on developing innovative test solutions for both domestic programmes and export customers, in close collaboration with international colleagues, particularly in France.
Key Responsibilities: Support the Test Equipment bidding team in delivering technically robust, costed proposals for UK-based development, production, and export test solutions. Collaborate with design teams and subject matter experts to ensure proposals are technically sound, consistent, and delivered on time to MBDA UK programmes. Contribute to multiple programme bids, ensuring alignment with delivery timelines and strategic objectives. Take ownership in driving high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective bid submissions, supporting the teams commitment to programme success.
Key Accountabilities: Consolidate UK bid costs across multi-disciplinary and international teams to develop high-quality, costed technical proposals. Enable timely, informed decision-making within the UK bid team by demonstrating initiative and adaptability to evolving project needs. Collaborate closely with the New Business Manager to generate cost data and prepare compelling bid presentation materials. Maintain configuration control of bid data, ensuring accurate input into client systems such as Matrix, JIRA, and Primavera (training provided). Act as a key interface across internal functionsHardware, Software, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturingto ensure seamless coordination. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, promoting the Test Equipment function and driving engagement across programmes. Ensure delivery against key performance indicators (KPIs) through effective planning and execution of bid activities. Provide expert support and guidance to test equipment and programme teams, sharing best practices to enhance bid quality. Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the bidding process and team operations. Prepare and present clear, professional documentation and reports to the international Test Equipment leadership team.
What do you need?: Lead the coordination and delivery of multiple bid submissions, ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality outcomes. Ensure compliance with client processes, maintaining configuration control and accurate data management using internal systems. Build and maintain strong working relationships with programme stakeholders and Test Equipment leadership teams. Balance short-term bid delivery deadlines with long-term strategic objectives. Consolidate bid data from technical subject matter experts into standardised proposal formats. Communicate effectively across all levels and functions of the business to support bid development. Act as a key liaison between internal customers, technical teams, and leadership to ensure alignment and clarity. Utilise standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to support documentation and reporting. Apply knowledge of engineering disciplines and product life cycles to support bid accuracy (experience desirable, not essential). Demonstrate flexibility to work on-site in Stevenage (23 days/week) and support
occasional travel to UK and international sites as required. Training on bidding process and IT tools will be provided as needed
What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance
: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.
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