Location: Hybrid/ Preston/ Whitehaven
Job type: Staff
Salary: Competitive
Delkia is a specialist Systems Integrator operating throughout the UK and Internationally for safety-related and mission-critical systems in highly regulated sectors, including Nuclear, Aerospace, Maritime and Defence.
Our offering includes digital engineering, system integration, engineering design, technical consultancy, and complex control systems support, all of which are harnessed specifically for each project’s needs, maturity and technology requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Tender/ Bid Manager to join our dynamic team at Delkia.
Overview of the role
The Tender/ Bid Manager will oversee all technical aspects of the business winning function. In essence: Developing an understanding of clients’ requirements, defining the technical proposal and resultant cost build up to meet the same and timeous input to the companies’ collective tender/RFQ submission process. You will act as the company’s key technical interface between engineering and projects/sales staff, reporting directly to the Nuclear Relationship Manager (primarily) and Defence Relationship Manager (secondly).
Using your experience you will be managing all aspects of delivering compelling bids which are submitted on time and to budget to the satisfaction of the customer.
Key responsibilities
Technical solution development in support of company tender/RFQ submissions and/or PQQ’s etc
Participation in presentations/technical dialogue to/with clients
Attendance at webinars, networking and other exhibition events attendance as may be required
Technical support to the FAT/SAT aspects of project delivery
Technical support to case study content generation
Technical support to the procurement function
Technical support to Engineering and Project Teams as and when requested
Ability to be dynamic and be part of small but rapidly growing business
Input strategic and operation technical information to aid the growth of the business
Be self-starting and proactive to contribute to a highly effective management team
Identify resources required to undertake bid preparation and delivery activities, highlighting any resource, skill or capability gaps
Desired Qualifications / Prerequisites
Experience in leading large proposals and ideally within the Defence industry or other heavily regulated environment
Experience of project management and / or an understanding of project management principles
Outstanding communication skills with sound business related knowledge
Ability to support colleagues at all levels effectively and professionally even when presented with extreme circumstances
Excellent presentation skills
Experience of the full bid lifecycle
Experience of structured bid processes, and using these to produce high quality bid submissions
Commercial Awareness and understanding
IT literate – Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Flexible Working
Training and Development
Excellent Company Standards
Benefit Package
Great team spirit
Organisation social events
Professional membership
Company Overview
Based in Preston and Cumbria, Delkia is a specialist Systems Integrator in systems engineering design, systems integration in the Nuclear, Aerospace, Maritime, and Defence sectors.
Vision
To become the leading British Systems Integrator and partner of choice for high-integrity and mission-critical systems.
Values
Collaboration and Teamwork
Integrity, Trust and Accountability
Safety and Security
Client Focused
Social Value and Impact
Continuous Improvement
Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Must be suitable to meet security vetting requirements
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to apply:
Please send your CV / interest to careers@delkia.co.uk