Job Description
Job Title: Bid Manager
Location: London
Sector: High-End Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality
Projects located: UK, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Salary: £60,000–£75,000 + Performance-Related Bonus.
ABOUT THE PRACTICE
My client is a leading international creative practice specialising in high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects with offices in London and New York. They are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Bid Manager to join their London team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the bidding function as the company brings it in-house, driving the strategic and operational processes behind securing new business.
The Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in leading the end-to-end bid lifecycle, working closely with the Marketing Manager and other stakeholders to deliver compelling, high-quality submissions that maximise win rates.
ABOUT THE ROLE
* Working with the Principal and Senior Team and marketing manager to deliver high-quality bid documents, PQQs, case studies, competitions entries, award submissions and newsletters
* Responsible for writing content for use in the bids, presentations and all supporting documentation, ensuring a cohesive and consistent approach
* Chair bid planning meetings and lead bid/no-bid decision-making processes
* Conduct research and evaluation of bid opportunities, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
* Identifying tender opportunities and monitoring tender portals and notices, and present relevant opportunities to the management team
* Maintain a detailed bid library to support future opportunities.
* Reviewing competitions lists and compiling PQQs, tenders, proposals, presentations.
* Analyse feedback from previous bids to drive continuous improvement in submissions.
* The role has some overlap in our marketing activities
SKILLS:
* Proven experience in bid management, ideally within high-end residential, commercial, hospitality, or related sectors (experience in energy efficiency or construction is advantageous).
* Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce compelling narratives under tight deadlines.
* Strong organisational and project management skills to juggle multiple bids simultaneously.
* Experience in bid writing within the architectural industry for at least 4 years.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Excellent copywriting and copyediting skills.
* Proficient in PowerPoint and InDesign.
* Autonomous working and proactive.
BENEFITS:
* Competitive salary (£60,000–£75,000) + performance-related bonus.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.
* Fruit, snacks and refreshments available for all staff members.
* Office social event
* 20 days annual leave plus three discretionary days over the Christmas period
* Regular CPD seminars and events to cover training needs
* Time off in lieu is available for pre-approved overtime exceeding specified hours
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Bid Manager to shape the bidding function at a prestigious company and make a tangible impact on its growth and success.