Job Title:
Sales and Bid Project Manager
Location:
Gateshead (Hybrid)
Salary:
£60,000-£65,000
Benefits:
- Competitive pension and insurance schemes
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- International exposure within a global engineering environment
- Flexible working opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive culture
- Opportunity to work on high-profile naval and maritime projects
The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales and Bid Project Manager to join a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation operating within the maritime and defence sectors. Known for delivering innovative engineering solutions across international markets, the business has built a strong reputation for excellence, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.
The successful Sales and Bid Project Manager will join a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious growth plans, offering genuine long-term career progression, exposure to global projects, and the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled teams across multiple countries.
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales and Bid Project Manager to lead and coordinate strategic naval campaigns within a highly technical engineering environment. The Sales and Bid Project Manager will play a key role in driving business growth by developing winning bid strategies, managing complex proposals, and delivering customer-focused engineering solutions.
Working within a global matrix organisation, the Sales and Bid Project Manager will collaborate closely with Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Cost Estimation, and international Sales teams to ensure proposals are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
The Sales and Bid Project Manager will oversee the full proposal and campaign lifecycle, from opportunity planning and applications engineering through to business evaluations and bid approvals. This role requires strong leadership capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
The successful Sales and Bid Project Manager will also manage proposal budgets, coordinate campaign reviews, and proactively support future business opportunities aligned with long-term strategic plans.
Some international travel will be required as part of the role.
Skills & Experience:
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
- Previous experience in a Campaign Manager, Bid Manager, Proposal Manager, or similar strategic leadership role
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Experience working within engineering, defence, aerospace, naval, or complex manufacturing sectors
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Strong programme and risk management capability
- Experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Project
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why Should You Apply?
This Sales and Bid Project Manager position offers the chance to work on highly strategic international projects within a world-class engineering environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape major business opportunities, influence long-term growth strategies, and work alongside global industry experts.
If you are an ambitious Sales and Bid Project Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact while developing your career within a globally respected organisation, this could be the perfect next step for you.
