Bid Manager

About The Role:

An established and sought-after boutique architecture practice are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join their friendly team.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be instrumental in driving business growth by managing the bid process. You will be responsible for shaping new business strategies, identifying, and researching opportunities and writing, and coordinating the submission of high-quality bid and tender documents. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator with strong writing and people skills, and proactive in their approach. You will be working independently and have autonomy over this standalone role, so must be able to use your own initiative whilst also collaborating with the wider team.

This multidisciplinary studio has a transformative approach to projects, and a creative and people-focused environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an adaptable, motivated, and proactive Bid Manager to join a studio which offers great benefits, a warm working culture, and a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify business opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage the full bid and tender process, ensuring high-quality, timely submissions
• Ensure proposals adhere to tender specifications and deadlines
• Keep detailed records of tender inquiries and progress
• Collaborate with the senior team to gather bid information and meet deadlines
• Lead weekly business meetings to align with strategic goals
• Develop and implement new business strategies with senior staff
• Research clients, sectors, and trends to refine bid strategies
• Write, edit, and manage proposal content
• Maintain and update a library of proposal templates
• Proof, format, and edit submissions to ensure quality
• Organise and maintain bid document filing systems
• Gather feedback to improve future submissions

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Proven experience in bid management within architecture
• Strong knowledge of tender submissions and proposal management
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign
• Keen attention to detail and presentation quality in bids
• Ability to conduct thorough research on business opportunities and trends
• Skilled in writing, editing, and managing proposal content
• Capable of developing and executing strategic growth initiatives
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

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