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Bid Project Manager – Advanced Composites & Defence Sector
A leading manufacturer of advanced composite structures is seeking a Bid Project Manager to join their growing team. Based in North Yorkshire, the company specialises in the design and manufacture of technically complex, precision-engineered components used in critical defence and aerospace applications – from submarines and ships to aircraft systems.
This is a newly created role driven by increased demand and a rising number of incoming bid opportunities. It’s ideal for someone with a strong mix of organisational, commercial, and technical understanding, who can take full ownership of the bid process across the business.
Responsibilities Bid Management

Lead the full bid process from bid/no-bid decision through to contract award and handover
Ensure all bids are submitted on time, to standard, and aligned with customer requirements
Coordinate inputs from Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams
Develop well-rounded, competitive bid packs covering cost, schedule, and technical deliverables
Act as the key contact for all bid-related activities both internally and externally
Work with senior stakeholders and customers to manage expectations and align objectives
Produce high-quality proposals, offer letters, pricing summaries, and schedules
Maintain bid registers, tracking tools, and KPI metrics for internal reviews
Support a seamless transition to delivery teams post-award, enabling clear understanding of scope, budget, and customer requirementsRequirements
Background in bid or project management within technical, engineering, manufacturing, or construction environments
Understanding of cost estimating, project scheduling, and risk management principles
Comfortable coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects with tight deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to engage with all levels across the business and clients
Experience working on bids related to highly engineered or R&D products within regulated sectors (defence, aerospace, etc.) is highly desirable
Strong organisational and documentation skills, with attention to detail in proposal writing and submissions
Willingness to work on-site and travel occasionally across the UK
Benefits:

Competitve salary
Join a growing and highly respected player in the UK’s defence and aerospace supply chain
Take ownership of the bid function and influence strategic commercial outcomes
Collaborate across departments on challenging, high-value technical projects
Be part of a team that is investing in future growth and long-term innovationThis is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step up and lead a high-impact function within a technical and collaborative business. Whether you're from engineering, commercial bids, or project delivery—if you can own the process, we’d love to hear from you.
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