Client: BAE Systems Job Type: Contract Job Title: Contract Bid Project Manager Location: Rochester - full time on-site Hourly Rate: £50.00 PAYE OR £67.47 Umbrella Duration: 12 monthsAbout The Role: As a Bid Project Manager, you will lead and deliver complex bids and proposals across a range of product lines, operating primarily in the early stages of the project lifecycle. You will run bids as structured, high-impact projects — from opportunity shaping and campaign activity through to contract award and handover into execution. Key Responsibilities: Define, plan, lead and deliver bid and proposal activities as complex projects, from campaign launch and opportunity shaping through to submission, negotiation and contract award Apply effective monitoring, controls and governance to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality and in line with commercial and financial objectives Lead, motivate and influence multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, project management, commercial, finance, procurement and supply chain. Ensure a smooth and effective handover to Project Execution teams following contract award. Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, ideally within an engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environment. Strong project management capability, with experience applying planning, scheduling, risk management, governance and controls. Experience operating across multiple phases of the lifecycle, particularly campaigns, new business proposals and early solution development. Strong commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to balance cost, schedule, risk and value. If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Sam Pierre-Louis on 0161 383 8022 for more information. About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors. Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.JBRP1_UKTJ