Bids & Marketing Manager | Belfast | Up to £50,000 Vickerstock are working in partnership with an established multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Bids & Marketing Manager to join their Belfast team.
This is a broad role combining responsibility for the coordination and delivery of high-quality bids with the wider marketing and business development activity of the consultancy.
Working closely with Directors and technical teams across the business, you will take ownership of the bid process from initial opportunity through to submission, while helping strengthen how the business presents itself to existing and prospective clients across the construction and engineering sectors.
Why this opportunity?
- Take ownership of bids and marketing within an established multidisciplinary consultancy
- Work directly with Directors and senior technical professionals across the business
- Play an important role in securing new projects and supporting continued business growth
- Manage the full bid lifecycle rather than operating within one small part of the process
- Combine bid management with wider marketing, communications and business development activity
- Opportunity to improve processes and influence how the business approaches future opportunities
Your new role as Bids & Marketing Manager You will coordinate the preparation and submission of bids, tenders and pre-qualification documentation while supporting the wider marketing strategy of the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing bids and tenders from initial opportunity through to final submission
- Coordinating input from Directors, Engineers, Project Managers and other technical specialists
- Producing clear, compelling and professionally presented tender responses
- Reviewing tender requirements and developing appropriate submission strategies
- Managing bid programmes, deadlines and internal review processes
- Maintaining and developing bid libraries, project case studies and supporting information
- Working with technical teams to communicate complex engineering and construction information effectively
- Supporting presentations, capability documents and client proposals
- Coordinating company marketing activity across digital and traditional channels
- Developing content highlighting projects, technical expertise and company achievements
- Supporting business development initiatives and client engagement activity
- Helping improve bid, marketing and communication processes across the business
What you will need to succeed
- Previous experience within bids, proposals, marketing or business development
- Experience within construction, engineering, architecture, professional services or a similar technical environment would be particularly advantageous
- Strong written communication and copywriting skills
- Ability to take technical information and turn it into clear, persuasive submissions
- Experience coordinating contributions from multiple stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several deadlines simultaneously
- High attention to detail and strong presentation skills
- Confidence working directly with Directors and senior professionals
- A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of the bid process
What’s in it for you?
- Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
- Join an established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy
- High level of visibility and interaction with the senior leadership team
- Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the bids and marketing function
- Varied position combining bids, marketing and wider business development
- Long-term opportunity to develop alongside the continued growth of the business
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or similar Bids, Marketing and Business Development positions within the construction and engineering sectors, please contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.
Skills:Bid Writer PQQ Bid Manager Bid Coordinator
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