Job Title: Manufacturing Bid Lead Location: Bolton/Hybrid Hybrid Working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: SC (must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship)Ready to Take the Lead on High-Stakes Bids?Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in manufacturing and bid management? We are looking for a Manufacturing Bid Lead to drive the preparation and delivery of competitive, high-quality manufacturing bids. If you''re ready to work across teams, handle complex data, and ensure cost-effective proposals that meet business needs, this is the opportunity you''ve been waiting for.Role Summary:The Manufacturing Bid Lead is responsible for leading the manufacturing side of bid preparation, ensuring all bids are costed accurately, competitive, and aligned with relevant industrial policies. This involves collaborating with various departments to develop robust cost models, produce clear and concise bid documentation, and manage the bidding process from start to finish.Core Responsibilities:Bid Leadership: Manage the manufacturing components of bid submissions, ensuring bid scope and content align with manufacturing policies and business requirements.Cost Estimation: Create accurate and competitive cost models for manufacturing bids (using Excel), providing data-driven insights and evidence for cost estimates and 3-point estimating.Compliance and Competitiveness: Ensure that bids ..... full job details .....