Senior Bid Manager

Job description

Senior Bid Manager / Work Winning Manager

Location: Boldon, North East | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

I’m currently recruiting for a Senior Bid Manager to join an established engineering and services organisation based in Boldon. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and deliver bids within a business area generating around £25m turnover per year.

This role plays a key part in driving successful work winning activity, providing leadership to bid teams and ensuring submissions align with wider business strategy.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating the bid team throughout the bid process
• Working closely with Business Development Managers to identify and convert new opportunities
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders and industry contacts
• Creating strong bid strategies that clearly differentiate the business from competitors
• Managing the preparation and submission of high quality bids
• Presenting cost values, risks and opportunities at final settlement
• Ensuring governance and approval processes are followed

What I’m Looking For

• Background in engineering, ideally having worked as a Project Manager or Engineer previously
• MEP Experience
• Proven experience in Bid Management / Work Winning
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to develop effective bid strategies and manage complex submissions

Benefits

The role comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Salary sacrifice electric or hybrid car scheme
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
• 24/7 employee assistance programme including counselling and legal advice
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, dental cover and travel insurance
• Ongoing training and personal development support

If you are an experienced Senior Bid Manager looking for your next challenge, I would be keen to speak with you.

Please apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English