Commercial & Bid Manager - Defence Sector 📍 Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Nunthorpe office + occasional customer visits) 💼 Full-time, Permanent 💰 £70,000 basic + Bonus + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits About the Role We're seeking an experienced Commercial & Bid Manager to lead the end-to-end bid and contract management process within our growing defence sector business. This is a pivotal role, responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle - from opportunity identification and qualification, through proposal development and submission, to contract negotiation and handover into delivery. You'll play a key part in ensuring commercial success, compliance, and profitability across a portfolio of high-value defence and aerospace opportunities. Working 2-3 days per week from our Nunthorpe office, you'll collaborate closely with technical, project, and business development teams to produce compelling, compliant, and competitive bids. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring all proposals are commercially robust, compliant, and deliverable. Oversee contract negotiation, drafting, and management in line with company and client requirements. Manage bid governance, approvals, and risk assessments. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop win strategies and pricing models. Ensure all bids adhere to MOD, defence, and aeros...