Filtronic

Bid Manager

Filtronic

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sedgefield • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through to final submission and contract handover
  • Developing and managing bid plans, schedules and governance frameworks
  • Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality proposals
  • Ensuring all submissions are compliant, well-structured and aligned to customer requirements
  • Supporting the development of pricing and commercial strategies in collaboration with finance and sales
  • Conducting schedule risk analysis, including P50 / P70 confidence levels, and identifying key delivery risks
  • Driving continuous improvement across bid processes, tools and governance
  • Engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategy and operational capability

Requirements

  • Experience managing technical bids or proposals, ideally within RF, microwave, aerospace, defence, telecoms, or a high-tech engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of bid management methodologies and tendering processes across public and/or private sector markets
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously
  • Solid project management capability, including planning, risk management and budgeting
  • Commercial awareness, with experience contributing to pricing strategies and proposal development
  • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
  • A confident communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • Degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent relevant experience
Benefits
  • Work on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of communications
  • Be part of an award-winning, collaborative and high-performing team with real impact on business growth
  • Gain exposure to strategic programmes and global customers
  • Enjoy flexible working with hybrid options
  • Attractive salary and benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
bid managementtendering processesproject managementrisk managementbudgetingpricing strategiesproposal developmentschedule risk analysisP50 confidence levelsP70 confidence levels
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcommunicationcross-functional collaborationstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementstrategic alignmentleadership