Bid Project Manager

Job description

Bid Project Manager

Future Combat Air | Defence | Stevenage / Bristol | £50,000–£56,000

A leading defence organisation is looking for a Bid Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to support one of the UK's most ambitious future combat air programmes.

Working across the UK and international partners, you'll play a key role in developing business-winning propositions and shaping future defence capability.

The role:

• Manage multiple concurrent bidding activities, coordinating technical, programme, commercial and finance stakeholders.
• Develop compelling and deliverable proposals that balance customer requirements, technical solutions and commercial considerations.
• Support product business cases, roadmaps and investment plans to strengthen future bidding campaigns.
• Work with senior stakeholders to respond to changing customer requirements and improve the probability of winning major programmes.

We're looking for:

• Experience in project management, bid management, contract acquisition or business delivery.
• Direct experience managing or contributing to technical or engineering bids.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and make sound decisions in an ambiguous environment.
• Defence or aerospace experience would be advantageous.

Package:

• £50,000–£56,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working, 2–3 days per week on-site
• Stevenage or Bristol
• Company bonus up to £2,500
• Pension contributions up to 14%
• Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave
• Paid overtime opportunities

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Patchway

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-08-2026

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