Preconstruction Graphic Designer

Collen Construction; København; Hybrid; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International projects across Europe

Mentoring and professional development

Access to LMS

Job summary

Collen Construction in Copenhagen is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to support pre-construction and bid activities. You will distill complex engineering concepts into clear, attractive documentation for clients.

Join a collaborative bid team, produce high-quality visuals using Adobe Creative Suite, and help shape winning responses across Europe. This role offers hybrid working with opportunities to travel within Europe.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a professional graphic design environment, ideally with exposure to construction, engineering, infrastructure, or professional services sectors.
• Experience producing professional presentations, proposals, or other corporate design materials is highly desirable.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to distil complex concepts into clear visuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalise high quality bid responses to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with bid stakeholders to extract accurate information for responses.
• Ensure consistency across the bid team and update templates per company guidelines.
• Produce presentations and information for team members to present to clients, using PowerPoint.
• Develop a library of case studies and standard sections for submissions.
• Assist with production of presentations and related documentation for bid handovers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

We are recruiting a graphic designer to support our pre-construction and bid activities. This role is ideal for a candidate who is self-motivated, creative with a keen eye for aesthetics, is customer-focused and demonstrates an ability to solve problems.

Key Requirements

Core Skill Set

The ability to work as part of a team delivering high-quality, visually engaging bid submissions

Intermediate to advanced level Adobe CS3 – Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Sets the standard in terms of presentation

Experience

1-2 years’ experience within a professional graphic design environment, ideally with some exposure to construction, engineering, infrastructure, or professional services sectors

Experience producing professional presentations, proposals, or other corporate design materials is highly desirable

Education

Bachelor’s degree level education equivalent to EQF Level 6 preferred in graphic design, however other educational backgrounds will be considered

As a member of the bid team, you will be required to have an open and adaptable approach to developing solutions, together with excellent communication and collaboration skills. We need people who can distil complex engineering concepts into precise, attractive documentation with our customers in mind. You will be a key member of the bid team, shaping winning responses.

The role will be based in our Copenhagen Office in Hoje Taastrup 2630, working within bid management, in the preconstruction department, supporting projects across the European region.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing the proposal structure and technical content, with responsibilities outlined, but not limited to the below:

Develop and finalise high quality bid responses to meet the deadlines of the bid

The ability to work as part of a team and extract accurate, high-quality information from all bid stakeholders leading to the production of a comprehensive bid response is essential

Ensuring consistency of approach across the bid team, updating templates in line with the latest company guidelines and producing new approaches based on varying client base

Comply with proposals development process, bid management standard operating procedure and programme defined by the bid lead

Produce presentations and information for team members to use and present to clients, using PowerPoint

Develop a suite of best practice case studies, standard sections for submissions, key events etc

Attend all workshops and meetings as requested by the bid lead

Collaborate with section owners to develop summary documentation including reviewing relevant images, figures, graphics etc.

Assist when needed with the production of presentations and other written material, internal team handovers and all supporting documentation, ensuring a cohesive and consistent approach

Integrate review comments into the developing responses

Finalise bid submissions by the programme deadlines

Contribute to the development of case studies and documents associated with work winning in collaboration with the wider preconstruction business unit.

Complete project, framework, or business/function case studies as requested. This may require site visits and visits to other offices

Assist other offices, completing bids when workload in region allows

Understanding what Collen offers

Understand what differentiates Collen. Keep up to date with developments and innovations across the company and integrate the latest thinking into bid responses

Develop case studies, and a library of useful information to express what is great about Collen

Other duties

Complete work for other ad hoc requests to support the region, as agreed with line manager

Contribute to any post bid lessons learnt exercises

Other requirements

Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Danish, Swedish, Finnish or other European language is beneficial

Right to work in Denmark preferred. Support with permit application process will be provided

Periodic travel will be required throughout Europe

Why Collen?

Work as part of a diverse team delivering exceptional quality work. Work on projects and with colleagues across Europe, growing and developing the business.

Join an established business with over 200 years’ experience delivering construction projects

Hybrid working with flexibility built in

Opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting projects across Europe, working with engaged enthusiastic colleagues and for some of the biggest global brands.

Access to the latest design tools, software licenses, and continued professional development

The opportunity to shape a role with real scope for development bid management or the wider graphic design and marketing team

Summary of skills

Willingness to take ownership of the compilation of complex bids

A high attention to detail with keen eye for production of high-quality documentation and producing an excellent finished product

Deadline driven with strong and effective time management skills

Thrive in a busy environment whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to multitask and prioritise workload

Proven bid team involvement (beneficial, not essential)

Interest in Graphical presentation & branding

Advance Your Career With Us

Career path framework aligned with your discipline

Mentoring from industry experts and leadership exposure

International project opportunities across Ireland, UK, Sweden, Denmark and Finland

Access to LMS with tailored content

Membership with professional bodies to help you build your network

Inclusive culture driven by values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership & Sustainability

We are looking for smart, creative & motivated people