Bid Manager, Business

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Slough

Summary Acorn Engineering are looking for a Bid Manager to join our growing Sales team. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where Business Development, Estimating, and Marketing come together to win new opportunities and grow the business.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the bid process from start to finish, from identifying opportunities, managing timelines, and coordinating responses, to producing well-structured, compelling proposals. It’s a role that demands attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to thrive under deadlines.

Location: Slough / Hybrid

Salary: up to £55,000 dependant on experience

Hours: 41.25 per week

Company Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Company Events
• Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Manage the full bid process, from opportunity identification through to project delivery
• Ensure bids are compliant, well‑written, and delivered on time
• Coordinate input from multiple stakeholders and consolidate into a final submission
• Review commercial aspects of bids, making sure all details are accurate and aligned with client requirements
• Maintain our bid library, CRM records, and portals, keeping everything up to date and well‑organised
• Work closely with Business Development to assess opportunities and shape winning strategies
• Contribute to post‑bid reviews and knowledge sharing across the wider group

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Bid Manager, ideally managing complex, multi-workstream opportunities
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with an eye for detail and presentation
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines at once
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• APMP Foundation Level or equivalent
• Experience in the Hard FM sector

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Sales and Engineering

Industries

Facilities Services