Overview
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a Bid Coordinator on an initial 6 month contract, with very high prospect of extension.
This role would suit a candidate who has a strong background as a Bid Coordinator, Bid Manager, Bid Specialist or Bid Writer. An Engineering background would be great, and experience in Defence or Aerospace is advantageous.
Details
* Rate: £50 per hour
* Overtime: Hours worked over 37 per week will be calculated at time and a quarter
* Location: Stevenage
* Hybrid / Remote: 2 or 3 days per week onsite
* Duration: 6 months with very likely prospect of extension
* IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
* Interview process: One stage video interview
Role Description
The Test Equipment New Business Support (TE NBS) role will form part of a small team within an international Test Equipment Design/delivery function, developing test solutions for domestic/internal and export customers. The UK test equipment team works closely with international colleagues in France.
Responsibilities
* Support the Test Equipment bidding team to produce technical costed proposals for all UK delivered test solutions (Development, Production and Export).
* Liaise with design/technical teams and subject matter experts to provide technical costed proposals to the UK programs, ensuring consistency and on-time delivery.
* Support multi-programme demands to meet bid delivery timescales and programme objectives.
* Ensure contribution to delivering bids on-time, on-quality and on-cost to meet programme needs.
* Generate and compile UK bid costs from multi-disciplined areas (including international cost base). Generate technical costed proposals and present to UK programs as required.
* Ensure quick, informed decision-making and initiative in face of evolving project requirements and disruptions.
* Work as part of the UK team under the New Business Manager to generate cost data and presentation material.
* Manage configuration control of bidding data and data entry into Data Management Systems tools (Matrix, JIRA, Primavera). Training will be provided.
* Maintain cross-functional alignment between internal customers and Hardware/Software Design, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing to keep workflows coordinated.
* Maintain positive relationships with Key Interfaces & stakeholders and promote the Test Equipment function. Engage with programs, peers and SMEs for successful outcomes.
* Manage schedule adherence and delivery of KPIs through bidding/planning processes.
* Provide advice and support to test equipment and program teams, detailing best practices and identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Generate and develop documentation, reports, plans and communications. Deliver and present to an International test equipment leadership team.
* Promote and support the international Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx).
Qualifications / Skills
* Experience compiling bid data from technical SMEs into standardised bid pro forma.
* Ability to communicate with different areas and levels of the business.
* Liaison with bid requesting customers (internal programs), technical teams, SMEs, and Test Equipment leadership teams.
* Proficiency with common office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Engineering discipline experience and knowledge of a product through-life design lifecycle (concept, development, integration & validation, delivery, support) is ideal but not essential.
* Primavera experience is an asset but not essential.
* Ability to work at the Stevenage site with flexible/dynamic working arrangements; 2-3 days minimum on-site per week preferred (more initially for training).
* Willingness to support occasional short-term travel (1-2 nights) and potential visits to Bolton (UK) and Paris (France); some international travel to France may be required. French language skills are not essential.
* Training on bidding processes and IT tools will be provided as needed.
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