Bid Manager - Marine Defence & Underwater technologies

Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Bid Manager to join their Marine Technology team. This permanent role involves overseeing bids and proposals, particularly within the marine battlespace and wider defence applications, ensuring high-quality submissions and strategic growth. This role is a hybrid positions and cna offer several potential office locations across the UK to be based from. Expectation is for 2/3 days a week in the office but this is flexible dependant on the applicant. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multi-disciplinary bid teams to ensure high-quality, winning proposals Create and control bid schedules and resource plans Establish and control technical and non-technical requirements baselines, ensuring compliance and thorough documentation Coordinate and control bid budgets, schedules, and resource allocations Identify risks and proactively engage in risk mitigation strategies Maintain proactive dialogue with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers Coordinate proposal development and ensure alignment with business and customer expectations Provide coaching and guidance to more junior bid managers Job Requirements: Strong experience in leading and managing bids or projects, particularly within the defence or related sectors Excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness Proven track record in delivering successful bids and/or projects Strong leadership and collaborative team-working abilities Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Understanding and application of bid governance including compliance with relevant processes Currently hold, or eligible to attain, Security clearance to SC level. Benefits: Opportunity to work on high-profile bids within the rapidly growing Naval Technology domain Professional development and career advancement opportunities Working in a highly collaborative and dynamic team Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance If you have a strong background in managing bids within the defence, marine, or security sectors and are looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply now and become a key member of our client's team. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-13