Bid Manager, Engineering

Escape Recruitment is supporting a well-established engineering organisation in Dunfermline to recruit a Commercial Bid Manager. This role will suit someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex proposals and working across technical and commercial teams to shape winning tenders.

You will take ownership of the bid and quotation process, helping to ensure proposals are well-structured, commercially sound and delivered to deadlines.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing bids, tenders and quotations from initial enquiry through to submission

Creating bid plans, schedules and ensuring key deadlines are met

Working with engineering, operations and commercial teams to gather inputs

Preparing and maintaining costings, pricing models and commercial summaries

Engaging with suppliers and partners to obtain supporting information

Supporting internal reviews and approval processes

Improving bid tools, templates and ways of working

Keeping bid activity and pipeline information up to date

Supporting ad hoc commercial and estimating activity as required

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a bid, tender, proposals, commercial or estimating role

Comfortable working with numbers, pricing and cost breakdowns

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Confident working with technical teams and commercial stakeholders

Background in engineering/manufacturing

Strong Excel and general MS Office skills

What's On Offer

A key role within a growing engineering business

Varied and interesting project work

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term development and progression opportunities

Additional Information

This position is subject to background checks and may require additional clearance depending on project requirements