Bid Manager, Design & Architecture

Position: Bid Manager (Contract)
Location: Chaucer

This role sits at the centre of a fast-moving, design-led bid team, supporting the delivery of visually strong, well-structured submissions from first receipt through to post-tender interview.

It offers exposure to the full bid lifecycle, close collaboration with designers and directors, and the chance to develop both creative and commercial skills within a supportive, hands-on environment. Ideal for someone who enjoys structure, storytelling and design, and wants to build a long-term career in bids.

What this role gives you
Involvement across the entire bid process, not just one stage
Direct collaboration with Project Designers and Directors
Exposure to concept development, layout, graphics and narrative shaping
A strong foundation in bid coordination, content management and presentation delivery
A genuinely collaborative team environment where ideas and input are encouraged The day-to-day Bid coordination

Supporting bids from receipt through to post-tender interview
Attending kick-off meetings and helping shape actions, deadlines and return formats
Setting up and maintaining bid folders, document control and versioning
Tracking deadlines and coordinating inputs to keep submissions on track Concept & template support

Supporting concept bid designs alongside Project Designers and Directors
Coordinating layouts, diagrams, imagery and supporting graphics
Building tender templates including CVs, case studies and generic pages
Ensuring everything aligns with the agreed concept, structure and client brand Content & quality

Proofreading and sense-checking written content for clarity and consistency
Flagging areas that need refinement or clearer messaging
Supporting content shaping to ensure submissions are client-focused and readable
Completing client research templates to inform tone of voice and narrative Collaboration & presentation

Coordinating input from designers, directors and wider contributors
Supporting workshops and concept sessions when required
Preparing mid-tender and post-tender interview presentations
Ensuring presentations are clear, cohesive and aligned with the bid story What tends to work well in this role
Naturally organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and priorities
Confident working with written content and layouts
Visually aware, with an interest in design and storytelling
Collaborative, proactive and keen to develop