Assistant Bid Manager

Haskoning; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking an Assistant Bid Manager to support the development of winning bids. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in bidding, with a passion for sustainability and innovative solutions. Join a market leader committed to your professional growth and take on exciting projects across national and international landscapes.

Benefits

Flexible working models

Training and personal development support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a bidding, writing or sales role.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Experience in Renewable Energy or Civil Engineering sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the bid development process for various sectors.
• Produce high-quality written content for bids.
• Lead bid meetings and manage teams of specialists.

Skills

Communication

Creative Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Bid Management

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified in journalism or marketing

Member of APMP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe InDesign

MS Project

Job description

Are you a bid professional looking for your next career step? Do you have a true passion for addressing the challenges our society is currently facing around climate change, energy and a need for innovative solutions? For this role, we are looking for a candidate with 1-3 years of bidding or writing experience who will be working on exciting national and international projects across a range of sectors.

Role Context:

Haskoning is a market leader and has a significant growth strategy across our business that is focused on sustainability, innovation and a range of new digital services.

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking to recruit an individual in the role of Assistant Bid Manager to join our Proposals and Business Development team and support the development of winning bids. These may range from short letter proposals (<£10k fee), to large and complex bids / framework submissions (>£5m fee).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on some truly exciting international project proposals aligned with our mission of enhancing society together through innovative digital solutions and sustainable development.

As an organisation, we are fully supportive of helping our employees with their own personal development goals through training, assisting with qualifications and mentoring. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced business development and bid specialists and the chance to develop your career at a global multi-disciplinary consultancy.

You will work on global projects in countries the globe, so effortlessly communicating with these clients is mandatory. Initially your colleagues will be based in the UK and the Netherlands as a result you will have the opportunity to visit our European offices.

Job Role:

You will be responsible for assisting the bid development process within our Water & Maritime, Mobility & Infrastructure and offshore wind market sectors all the way through to submission and handover, responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out reviews of Request for Proposal documents, to identify critical requirements (e.g., key dates, expertise needed, and client queries etc.).
• Arranging and leading tender kick off meetings and develop bid management plans.
• Assembling teams of specialist internal staff and external sub-consultants (as required), quickly building a strong working rapport in the process.
• Producing high-quality written English content to support our Clients across the world as appropriate.
• Preparing eye-catching documents that capture win themes, programmes, diagrams, etc.
• Integrating methodology text and fees provided by experts / sub-consultants.
• Arranging technical and commercial reviews.
• Working under the constraints of time and allocated budgets to ensure timely submission of bids.
• Responding to client queries and supporting (or taking part) tender interviews.
• Leading lessons learnt reviews and capturing feedback for continuous improvement of the proposal process.
• Contribute to the development of best practice bidding skills by upskilling Technical staff.
• Liaise with Haskoning’s Social Value Director to assist with the coordination, monitoring and reporting on Social Value delivery across our project portfolio.

This role might be right for you if you have:

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar bidding, writing or sales role.
• Qualified in journalism or marketing field with a proven ability for creative writing.
• Ideally a member of APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) or similar.
• Experience in the Renewable Energy, Industrial, Manufacturing, Maritime, Water or civil engineering / infrastructure sectors is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience working on successful large framework tenders or multi-disciplinary bids is desirable.
• A high standard of communication skills (both written and verbal), with a proven ability to influence (English).
• Excellent people skills to lead, encourage and motivate others.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office (Essential), Canva or Adobe InDesign (Desirable), MS Project (Desirable).
• Dependable, pro-active and self-motivated with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Creative, Flexible and Adaptive.

What we can offer you:

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life. You can learn more about our benefits here.

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

Location

London or Brighton, with national travel.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.