Bid and Business Development Specialist. LilyLifestyle

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established and growing design, engineering and professional services consultancy, delivering complex projects across sectors such as infrastructure, environment, and major public‑sector frameworks. The business operates across both UK and international markets, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaborative delivery.

Your new role

As a Bid & Business Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end bid process, working closely with the Bid Manager and wider technical teams. This is a varied and hands‑on position combining bid administration, writing support, and broader business development coordination.

• Managing bid processes, including document control, tender portals, tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance
• Setting up and maintaining bid work spaces (Teams/SharePoint) and coordinating inputs from internal stakeholders
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions, including drafting responses, formatting documents, and quality‑checking content
• Assisting with CVs, case studies and supporting documentation for submissions
• Maintaining bid pipelines, calendars and CRM systems to ensure visibility of opportunities
• Providing business development support such as client research and preparation of pitch materials
• Supporting light marketing activity, including content updates and management of marketing collateral

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills across bids, proposals, and business development within a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.

• Previous experience in bids, proposals, business development, marketing, or project coordination
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and large volumes of documents
• Excellent written English and the ability to draft clear, accurate and professional content
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading and quality‑control abilities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, Teams, and structured document systems
• A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels

Experience with in engineering, construction, or professional services environments is advantageous, but not essential.

• The opportunity to work on high‑profile projects within a respected consultancy
• Exposure to all aspects of the bid lifecycle, with clear opportunities to develop your career in bids and business development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible working arrangements with a blend of office and home working
• A varied, engaging role offering both structure and progression