Aerospace Bid Manager

Aerospace Bid Manager

We are looking for an experienced Aerospace Bid Manager to join a leading high-technology organisation specialising in aerospace and defence solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the successful delivery of competitive and compliant bids.

As Aerospace Bid Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate technical and commercial inputs, and manage the submission of bids and quotes to meet customer requirements. You will be responsible for tracking opportunities, assessing cost and risk, and ensuring bids are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the bid process to secure new and repeat business as Aerospace Bid Manager.

• Capture all requirements and ensure adherence to bid acceptance criteria.

• Develop technical and commercial proposals, including cost phasing, budgeting, and risk management.

• Conduct internal bid reviews and present bid status and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Interface with customers to manage expectations during the bidding process and support external reviews.

• Use historical bid data and metrics to improve bid accuracy and team performance.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record in bid management, ideally within aerospace or defence.

• Strong understanding of project-based bidding, budgeting, forecasting, and financial evaluation.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to lead teams in a matrix-based organisation.

• Experience using Microsoft Office; Salesforce knowledge beneficial.

• Relevant bid or project management training and qualifications desirable.

• Security clearance may be required depending on role.

This role as Aerospace Bid Manager offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment, delivering high-value bids that directly impact the organisation’s success. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to navigate complex bid processes with confidence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme

• Pension scheme up to 10% contribution

• Private medical insurance and life assurance

• Flexible annual leave and sabbatical options

• Cycle to work scheme and gym membership

If you are ready to make an impact as Aerospace Bid Manager in a dynamic aerospace and defence environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team where your expertise and leadership will be valued.