Senior Bid Coordinator
SALARY £45,000 - £50,000
The COMPANY:An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Bid Coordinator to join the UK Bid Team of a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. This organisation has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional infrastructure and built environment projects, offering an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives.
With a focus on major infrastructure projects, the consultancy provides a platform where talented professionals can contribute to impactful work while being supported in their career development. The position is based in London, with hybrid working (3-4 days remote per week) and occasional travel to other UK offices as needed.
THE ROLE:The Senior Bid Coordinator will play a key role in managing strategic, high-profile bids, particularly within major infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing the bid lifecycle, implementing best practices, and developing compelling, client-focused proposals that align with the company’s standards.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with technical teams, ensuring that bids meet client requirements and reflect the company’s commitment to delivering excellence.
Key Responsibilities:Manage strategic bids, particularly focusing on major infrastructure projects.
Lead bid kick-off meetings, ensuring clarity on win themes, team roles, and bid timelines.
Create and refine content for bid submissions, project sheets, and CVs, ensuring alignment with the company’s brand and standards.
Review technical input to ensure responses meet client requirements and address key bid criteria.
Collaborate with technical teams and graphic designers to develop high-quality, client-focused proposals.
Assist with preparing materials for client presentations and arrange mock interviews to maximise chances of success.
Identify and lead initiatives to improve bid management processes, ensuring best practices are followed.
Analyse bid feedback to enhance future performance and identify lessons learned.
Work closely with the Business Development team to monitor upcoming strategic opportunities.
Key Skills:Proven experience in bid coordination or bid writing, ideally within public procurement and major infrastructure projects.
Strong copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, compelling responses.
Excellent organisational skills, with experience managing multiple bids and meeting tight deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience with SharePoint or similar platforms.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) is advantageous.
Knowledge of the construction, architecture, or engineering sectors would be beneficial.
APMP (Association for Proposal Management Professionals) certification is desirable.
additional information:Competitive salary and benefits package.
25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with flexible holiday arrangements.
Generous company pension scheme.
Access to a range of flexible benefits, including a cycle scheme, dental insurance, and travel cover.
Commitment to continuous professional development, with support for memberships to professional bodies.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a consultancy that values sustainability, equity, and making a real impact. The role offers the chance to be part of a talented team shaping the future of the built environment while providing opportunities for career growth and development.
