Bid Coordinator (Architecture)

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom; hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home

Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per year

Company

An employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice focused on collaborative work, professional development, knowledge sharing, and inclusion.

What you will do

• Coordinate and manage bids from start to finish, ensuring procedures are followed.
• Work with partners, internal stakeholders, business development, and marketing teams to prepare proposals and presentations.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create bid layouts and high-quality submissions.
• Review and proofread bid content for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Maintain the bid library, including staff CVs, project case studies, photographs, images, and graphics.
• Support bid reporting, analyse wins and losses, and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• Excellent InDesign skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and adapt communication style.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in bid coordination or bid management.
• Graphic design skills.
• Experience using procurement portals.
• Experience in the architectural or construction industry.
• Interest in architecture, heritage, and the built environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile, flexible, and hybrid working.
• Annual leave increasing with long service.
• Life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave and sabbaticals.
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, and virtual GP service.