Technical Bid Engineer - £45,000 - £55,000 A Year
Orion Electrotech Sales · Brighton and Hove, England ·
Location: Fareham The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Technical Bid, Estimating or Proposals professional looking to take ownership of end-to-end quotation activity?
Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing/engineering sector, is seeking a highly organised and commercially astute Technical Bid Manager to lead their quotation function and ensure their bids are accurate, competitive, and fully aligned with customer requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a technical, fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and leadership to the bidding process. ---------------------------------------- The Role As the Technical Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete quotation lifecycle from initial enquiry through to final submission.
Youll review technical packs, coordinate costings across multiple teams, and ensure every quote is robust, compliant, and commercially viable. Youll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the bid process and providing effective leadership to the estimating/quotations team. ---------------------------------------- Key Responsibilities Lead the full quotation and bid process from initial enquiry to final submission Prioritise and coordinate team workload across materials costing, labour estimation, and quote creation Review and interpret technical data packs, drawings, BoMs, specifications, and customer documentation Build accurate cost models covering materials, labour, subcontract services, and other associated costs Work closely with engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment Identify and escalate technical, commercial, and operational risks Ensure customer deadlines and internal turnaround targets are consistently achieved Support the development of pricing strategies that deliver competitiveness and protect margins Maintain clear, traceable quotation records and assumptions Drive improvements in costing methods, process efficiency, and bid quality Provide leadership, direction, and accountability within the estimating/quotations team Act as a key stakeholder in the internal bid review and approval process ---------------------------------------- Skills