Bid Coordinator

Job Title: Bid Coordinator
Location: Hertfordshire
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Building and Construction

Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established and financially robust regional main contractor. Operating across London and the Home Counties.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Bid Coordinator and supporting the Pre-Construction Director, you will be responsible for coordinating, writing, and managing technical bid submissions, ensuring proposals are creative, compliant, and compelling.

Key Responsibilities for the Bid Coordinator:

Communication:

• Manage and coordinate multiple bid submissions simultaneously.

• Liaise with technical leads and support staff to gather information and develop bid content.

• Organise and chair tender launch meetings, coordinating the end-to-end bid process.

• Distribute tender documents, revisions, and clarifications.

• Work with estimating and planning teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions via client portals.

Bid Writing & Quality Assurance:

• Draft, edit, and refine clear, professional, and client-focused written content for PQQs, ITTs, and framework submissions.

• Develop and update CVs, case studies, and organograms tailored to each submission.

• Research client organisations, strategies, and project drivers to strengthen bid responses.

• Review technical documentation to inform and enhance submissions.

• Ensure all bids are fully compliant, well-presented, and meet brand standards.

Post-Bid Activities:

• Prepare supporting materials for tender interviews and presentations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Essential: 2-4 years' experience coordinating and writing tenders within the construction sector.

• Desirable: Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline / APMP or similar industry qualification.

Key Competencies:

• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency.

• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, and document formatting.

• Confident managing internal stakeholders to develop technical, bespoke responses.

• Effective time management and ability to perform under pressure and to tight deadlines.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Company pension scheme.