Bid Manager

Bid Manager 

Location: Slough, Berkshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Sector: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering / Facilities Management

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join a growing and highly respected Mechanical & Electrical engineering business based in Slough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bid professional with experience within Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, or Construction environments. The successful candidate will take ownership of the bid function, managing the full tender lifecycle and developing compelling, high-quality submissions that support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission and post-tender review.
• Lead bid planning, governance, review meetings, and submission processes.
• Develop and maintain bid templates, processes, and best practice documentation.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Estimating, Operational, and Mobilisation teams to develop competitive and deliverable solutions.
• Manage bid tracking systems, document control, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate stakeholder input and ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Produce high-quality responses for PQQs, SQs, RFIs, ITTs, and tender submissions.
• Develop compelling bid content that clearly demonstrates value, innovation, and service delivery capability.
• Translate technical, operational, and commercial information into persuasive client-focused proposals.
• Ensure all submissions meet quality, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Maintain and enhance bid libraries, case studies, and supporting documentation.
• Analyse bid feedback and implement continuous improvements to increase win rates.
• Support knowledge sharing and best practice across the wider business.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Proposal Manager, Tender Manager, or similar role.
• Previous experience within Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, or Construction.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering successful bids and tender submissions.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience working with technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality submissions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Experience submitting bids for local authority and public sector contracts.
• Understanding of FM mobilisation and operational delivery processes.
• Knowledge of cost planning and commercial bid strategies.
• APMP qualification or equivalent.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering business.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are an experienced Bid Manager looking for your next challenge within the Engineering or Facilities Management sector, we would love to hear from you.