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Job Description

The Company

At Southern Scientific, we're passionate about our work, customers, people, and our culture. We specialise in supplying radiation detection equipment for the Nuclear, Medical, Security, Defense, Industrial & Research sectors. We are continuously aiming to be the very best by delivering high-quality products and exceptional service at an international level. We were recognised recently when we received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade as part of the LabLogic Group.

Join our collaborative and supportive team at Southern Scientific, where we're committed to our core values of being Passionate and Driven, Accountable, Respectful and Inclusive, promoting a Family Atmosphere, being Efficient, Customer-Focused, and Trustworthy. Here, benefits like our annual Center Parcs trip and days foster positive working relationships, making Southern Scientific more than just a workplace; it's a rewarding journey in a globally acclaimed organisation .

The Role

This role is a full time, office-based position.

In response to continued growth and increasing engagement with UK Government clients, we are seeking a Bid & Project Manager with experience in Ministry of Defence (MOD) procurement, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, and NEC contracting environments.

This role will lead the preparation and delivery of compliant, high-quality bids for public sector opportunities, while also managing the mobilisation and delivery of awarded contracts. The successful candidate will play a critical role in navigating complex procurement processes, ensuring strict compliance, and delivering value-driven project outcomes.

You will act as the focal point for bid and project coordination, ensuring alignment with government procurement regulations, security requirements, and commercial frameworks.

Responsibilities

Public Sector Bids & Contracts (MOD & CCS)

Lead end-to-end bids for MOD and UK Government via CCS frameworks, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Interpret and respond to ITTs/SQs, analyse MEAT criteria, and produce high-scoring, compliant responses aligned to quality, technical, and social value requirements.

Coordinate cross-functional inputs and manage bid governance processes including approvals, and submissions via procurement portals (e.g. Jaggaer, Bravo, Atamis).

NEC Project & Contract Management

Support delivery of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (PSC, ECC), applying core principles (early warning processes, risk management meetings and programmes management and compensation events).

Develop and maintain project plans (Microsoft Project) and oversee contract administration and reporting.

Stakeholder, Governance & Bid Content

Act as central coordination point across internal teams, MOD, and suppliers; support senior leadership with decision-making through structured reporting.

Develop clear, consistent bid content aligned with government evaluation methodologies and maintain a reusable library aligned to CCS/MOD expectations.

The above list is not exhaustive and, as such, you may be required to undertake other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

Essential

Degree in a relevant discipline and/or professional accreditation(e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMP) (e.g. Project Management, Engineering, Business, or similar)

At least one-year of commercial experience delivering bids within MOD, defence, or wider UK public sector procurement environments

Strong working knowledge of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks and call-off processes

Experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and their practical application

Proficiency in Microsoft Project for programme planning and tracking

Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations and compliance requirements

Excellent written communication skills, particularly in structured bid responses

Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance

Willingness to travel as required

Desirable

Full UK Driving Licence

Familiarity with e-procurement platforms (e.g. Jaggaer, Atamis, Bravo)

Experience delivering contracts under CCS frameworks (e.g. RM6018, RM6237, etc.)

Knowledge of social value requirements in public sector bids

Commercial or legal training related to contract management

Benefits

Holiday – Bank holidays plus 24 days (increasing over service) + additional day off over Christmas

UK team building weekend at Center Parcs for employees and their families to attend.

Private medical insurance with BUPA

Scottish Widows pension scheme

Death in service policy

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

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