Job summary

BarclayMeade are working with a Engineering and Defence business in the Tyne & Wear area who are looking for a Bid Manager to join the team there and concentrate on Naval Defence projects.

Key skills required for this role

Marine, Maritime, Defence, Bid, Proposal, Tender

Important

Bid, Proposal, Tender, Defence, Marine, Naval

Job description

Bid Manager - Defence

Location: Tyne& Wear

Are you ready to take ownership of high-impact bid campaigns in the defence and maritime sector? Our client, a global leader in advanced maritime technology, are now looking for a Bid Manager to work in the Naval UK Global Sales Team. This is a key role, where you'll collaborate across engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to deliver compelling, competitive, and profitable bids.

What You'll Do

As Bid Manager, you'll be at the heart of our sales and delivery efforts, overseeing the full lifecycle of OEM bid submissions. You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing and updating cost schedules and bid documentation in line with company processes
• Leading bid planning and review meetings with internal stakeholders
• Supporting the development of innovative, cost-effective product solutions
• Managing cross-functional communication across Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Projects
• Providing accurate and up-to-date costing information to support sales efforts
• Working with technical drawings and documents to finalise bids using dedicated software
• Standardising bid processes and maintaining accurate data records

What We're Looking For

• A degree-qualified professional with a proven track record in managing sales campaigns and bid submissions
• Strong project management, communication and negotiation skills
• A solid engineering background, with the ability to understand and interpret technical information
• Familiarity with the marine industry, especially naval markets and shipbuilding practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and business software tools
• Right to work in the UK (BPSS and potentially additional MOD security clearance required)

Why Join the business at this time?

Our client is at the forefront of sustainable ocean solutions and combine deep domain knowledge with cutting-edge innovation to enable partners to operate more efficiently and responsibly.

You'll be joining a highly collaborative, global team that thrives on solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the maritime world.

The Naval Defence sector is primed for a boost in productivity and opportunity over the coming years and this role will put you at the heart of many interesting bids directly in this space.

Apply today to learn more.