An award-winning, multidisciplinary design practice with studios across the UK is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their London team.
This practice brings together architects, planners, landscape architects, interior designers, graphic designers and sustainability specialists - all united by a shared commitment to creating great places to live and work. As a B Corp Certified organisation, they place equal importance on social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
The Bid Manager will play a key role in shaping the success of this growing practice - leading the development and delivery of compelling, high-quality submissions that win work and strengthen the firm’s industry profile. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, creative, and values-driven environment where career development, wellbeing, and inclusion are at the heart of everything they do.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the end-to-end bid and tender process, from initial decision to submission and outcome.
* Coordinate bid launches, reviews, and strategy meetings with design teams and senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with project leads to develop clear, compelling win strategies tailored to each opportunity.
* Manage and quality-assure all submission materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with client requirements.
* Work closely with internal partners, project leaders, and the wider marketing team to produce visually engaging and well-structured proposals.
* Oversee tender portals, document management, and submission logistics.
* Conduct post-bid reviews and implement continuous improvements to processes and outputs.
* Build and maintain a comprehensive bid library of high-quality, reusable content and visual assets.
* Support preparation and coordination of client interviews and presentations.
* Contribute to broader business development initiatives and ensure alignment with the firm’s values and sustainability commitments.
Skills & Experience
* Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience.
* Extensive proven track record in managing complex bids within the design, architecture, engineering, or built environment sectors.
* Strong experience developing bid strategies and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail and consistency.
* Skilled in producing and editing content that clearly articulates value propositions and key messages.
* Confident managing deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficiency in MS Office 365 and expert-level skills in Adobe InDesign (Photoshop and Illustrator also beneficial).
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
* A proactive, calm, and collaborative approach, with a focus on quality, creativity, and continuous improvement.
* Benefits
* Enhanced pension
* Discretionary bonus
* Onsite wellbeing classes
* Additional leave