Bid Manager

About The Role:

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

A prominent global architectural studio, renowned for its high-profile projects, is actively seeking a strategic and confident Bid Manager to join its London team.

In this newly created role, you will work closely with the Head of New Business, two Bid Coordinators, and other key team members to drive business growth and manage the bid process from end to end. The practice has an international outlook, with this position focusing on the EMEA region and working strategically to deliver compelling bids in collaboration with the wider business development, marketing, and communications teams in London, and collaborating with their international studios. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will be comfortable working independently and using your initiative, with excellence in meeting deadlines.

This opportunity offers a collaborative work culture, an enriched benefits package, hybrid working and the chance to contribute to an acclaimed name in the architecture industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of bids, proposals and competition submissions for the London studio
• Develop clear win strategies, themes and structured responses in collaboration with senior leadership and sector leads
• Line-manage and mentor the bid team, supporting development and driving best practice
• Review, edit and oversee written and visual bid content
• Manage bid programmes, timelines, budgets and external suppliers, reporting regularly on progress, priorities and risks
• Represent the practice at external networking events and work cohesively with international studios
• Contribute to decision-making through strategic assessment of briefs, risks and scoring criteria
• Champion continuous improvement across all bid and business development activity

Key Skills / Requirements:

• Significant experience leading high-value bids and proposals within architecture, design or a related professional services environment
• Proven ability to manage teams, multiple live submissions and complex stakeholder groups
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail and brand awareness
• Experience working across EMEA regions highly desirable
• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; APMP qualification advantageous

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