Bid Manager

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.