Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are recruiting for a Bid Co-ordinator. As a Bid co-ordinator you will be responsible for collating all required bid information (non recurring and recurring costs) across PCS and ensuring that the data is suitable for pricing and proposals for the In Service Support Team in Cheltenham. Key Responsibilities: * Liaise with and manage Engineering, Programmes, Procurement and Manufacturing departments to obtain the information required to compile the bid. * Delivering compliant bid inputs on time to the Bid Manager and sales team, using the IPTs, developing a bid submission pack and ensuring all bids have the right level of customer deliverables (e.g., Exec Submission, Technical, Commercial). * Flow bid information into the pricing model and agree correct rates and margins required for SLT sign off with sales team. * Appropriately challenge bid estimates to enhance our Pwin or potential margin. * Arrange all necessary review and sign off meetings * Creating and delivering winning bid proposals on time to the sales and marketing team. * Monitor bid progress and ensure all are delivered to the date mutually agreed with the Sales team. * Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Communicate and embody the company vision and values * Able to accommodate regular domestic and international travel if required. Skills Required: * Communication skills are key to increasing management’s effectiveness with both superiors and subordinates * Leadership skills are pertinent to providing and seeking out continuing education opportunities and fostering a growth mindset * Delegation skills are crucial in identifying the best person (or people) for a particular task and act as a facilitator to motivate and direct the work * Time management skills are important in prioritizing tasks to ensure that projects are completed by deadlines and streamlining processes to maximize productivity * Decision-making skills are key to weighing the costs and benefits of various options and determining the best course of action to achieve company goals * Problem-solving skills are crucial to analysing past and current performance and recommending objectives to improve productivity and profitability * Demonstrate a tenacious, logical and determined working style with strong organisational skills. * Ability to work with a diverse team to deliver results in a timely manner required. * Use own initiative within the scope of the role. * Plans own work to ensure on time delivery. * Seeks solutions to problems encountered. Qualifications / Experience * A minimum of 5 years’ experience in programme management, design, development or manufacturing environment * An understanding in commercial negotiations and negotiating * Experience in delivering complex bids * Domestic and international travel may be required