Bid Manager

I'm delighted to be supporting our client, a leading offshore engineering service provider, with their search for an experienced Bid Manager. The Bid Manager will take ownership of the bid process end-to-end throughout the tendering and contract negotiation phases, leading the preparation of tenders to ensure timely submission of accurate bids, meeting bespoke client requirements, whilst safeguarding the company’s commercial interests. Key Responsibilities of the role include: Actively convert enquiries into secured backlog at approved EBITDA levels. Ownership of the companies’ major tenders whether managing the tender directly or working with colleagues to deliver the tender. Liaise with client as focal point of contact during tendering phase to build lasting relationships with long-term customers in order to secure repeat business. Actively lead the tendering process for all assigned tenders, liaising with the wider tender support team and providing guidance to ensure comprehensive proposals are developed. Lead tenderboard meetings and other stage-gate reviews to ensure competitive tenders are submitted on time and with appropriate approvals in place. Ensure accurate and comprehensive proposals are delivered in the required format in a timely manner. Safeguard company’s commercial interests during tendering and contract negotiations up to and including contract award. Following contract award, ensure the assigned project team and support functions are briefed on all aspects of the project. Suggest improvements to departmental processes and tools where weaknesses are identified. In addition to generating proposals, demonstrate a sales-orientated approach with a direct sense of responsibility to build the company’s order book. The ideal candidate will have experience including: Track record of developing and maintaining client relationships Experience and knowledge of working within a tendering function Proven negotiation skills Solid understating of the offshore industry Understanding of commercial and contractual terms and conditions, ideally gained within an offshore contracting environment The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following behaviours: Self-disciplined Self-motivated Good communicator Competent negotiator Good attention to details Tenacious Decisive Commercially astute Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Efficient problem solver Excellent interpersonal / communication skills

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Posted Date: 5/16/2025