MERITUS are recuriting for a Engineering New Business Support Executive to support Test Equipment bids across the UK and Western Europe. *PLEASE NOTE* You MUST come from an Engineering background to be eligible for the role.
ENGINEERING NEW BUSINESS SUPPORT EXECUTIVE (BID SUPPORT) - INSIDE IR35 - £NEG - STEVENAGE - 6 MONTHS (+LIKELY EXTENSION) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - ENGINEERING BACKGROUND ONLY
This role supports the Test Equipment Bidding Team in developing technical and costed proposals for UK-based test solutions across Development, Production, and Export domains. It involves working closely with design and technical teams as well as subject matter experts to ensure consistent, timely, and high-quality proposal submissions. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering bids across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with project schedules and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Compile cost estimates for UK-based bids by collaborating with various technical and business units, including those based internationally.
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Create and deliver technical and costed proposal documentation, and when necessary, present this to relevant UK programme teams.
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Support decision-making by providing accurate bid data and demonstrating initiative when adapting to shifting requirements or unexpected challenges.
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Work within a small, focused UK team under the direction of the New Business Manager to generate bid data and associated presentation material.
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Maintain configuration control of bid documentation, entering data into internal data management systems (e.g., Matrix, JIRA, Primavera – training provided).
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Ensure strong cross-functional alignment by coordinating with stakeholders across Hardware Design, Software, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, etc., to keep processes streamlined.
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Foster and maintain effective working relationships with all key interfaces and stakeholders, advocating for the Test Equipment function and engaging teams to ensure successful outcomes.
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Track and support achievement of key milestones and KPIs related to bid and planning execution.
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Provide guidance and support to test equipment and programme teams, ensuring alignment with best practices.
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Identify and support opportunities for process and functional improvements.
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Generate and maintain high-quality documentation, reports, plans, and presentations, including delivery to international leadership stakeholders.
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Actively contribute to a collaborative and forward-looking Test Equipment function across the broader business environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
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Timely and accurate delivery of multiple bid submissions.
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Effective configuration and data control using internal tools and processes.
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Sustained positive relationships with program stakeholders and leadership.
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Ability to balance immediate delivery objectives with long-term strategy.
Required Skills & Experience:
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Experience compiling bid and cost data from technical subject matter experts into standardised proposal formats.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders, from engineering teams to programme leads.
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Proficient in standard office tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Background in an engineering-related discipline is advantageous, particularly with familiarity in the product lifecycle (from concept and development through to delivery and support), though not essential.
