We are seeking an experienced Bid & Proposals Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality bids and tenders.
This role is critical in ensuring our submissions are compliant, competitive and delivered efficiently. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the business and manage the full bid lifecycle from initial review through to handover.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the full bid and tender process from initiation to submission
Develop compliant, high-quality proposals aligned with customer requirements
Manage bids as short-term projects with fixed delivery deadlines
Implement bid strategy in collaboration with the Capture Manager
Review and interpret technical, commercial, legal and contractual documentation
Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Delivery and Corporate teams
Manage subcontractor contributions including SOWs, RFQs and negotiations
Monitor submission deadlines and quality standards
Maintain accurate bid progress records within the CRM system
Support client engagement and attend meetings as required
Ensure smooth handover of successful bids to Project Management teamsSkills & Experience
Essential:
Strong understanding of the full bid and tender lifecycle
Proven experience producing high-quality bids and proposals from small to large scale.
Ability to interpret complex technical, commercial and contractual requirements
5+years of bid or procurement commercial experience
Ability to Cost, Quote and Document high level Bids.
Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)
Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experienceSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy