Bid Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Bid Coordinator to support the Business Development team. This role involves creating high-quality proposals and cost estimates for utility infrastructure projects, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in bid coordination or commercial support, particularly within utilities or construction. The position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment, along with a comprehensive selection of perks including hybrid working options and flexible hours.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Options

Flexible Staggered Start/Finish Times

Life Cover

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Long Service Awards

Retail Discount

Buy Additional Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, bid coordination, or similar commercial environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Developing and presenting competitive multi-utility proposals.
• Preparing cost estimates and ensuring alignment with project scope.
• Engaging with stakeholders throughout the bid process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND level or equivalent in construction, engineering, or commercial discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are looking for a commercially aware and detail-driven Bid Coordinator to join our growing Business Development team. This is a key role supporting the creation of high-quality proposals and cost estimates for a range of utility infrastructure projects, including gas, electricity, water, and fibre. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and compelling proposals that support our ongoing growth and customer satisfaction.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in estimating, bid coordination, or commercial support, ideally within the utilities or construction sectors—but we’re open to those with strong transferable skills and a proactive mindset.

What you’ll be doing:

• Proposal Coordination: Developing and presenting clear, timely, and competitive multi-utility proposals for a wide range of infrastructure projects.
• Estimating & Costing: Preparing cost estimates using templates and working from first principles, ensuring pricing aligns with project scope and business goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging with customers, consultants, and internal departments throughout the bid process to clarify requirements and tailor solutions.
• Bid Strategy Support: Providing insight on bid positioning to support win ratios while maintaining commercial targets.
• Data Management: Maintaining internal databases and project files for accurate and up-to-date management reporting.
• Customer Engagement: Building strong working relationships and attending project meetings where needed to ensure alignment from bid to delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the bidding cycle.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in estimating, bid coordination, or similar commercial environments—ideally within utilities, construction, or related industries would be ideal.
• A solid understanding of costing and estimating techniques, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-first mindset.
• Commercial awareness with a high level of attention to detail.
• A proactive, motivated approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); experience with in-house databases is beneficial.
• Ideally qualified to HNC/HND level or equivalent in a construction, engineering, or commercial discipline (Desirable)
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to team success and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive Business Development team where your work will directly contribute to the growth and success of our company. You’ll enjoy a varied role that combines technical, commercial, and customer-focused elements—perfect for someone looking to develop their career in a thriving and forward-thinking organisation.

Our company is devoted to ensuring our staff receives a comprehensive selection of rewards and perks. We acknowledge that employment is merely a portion of our daily routine, and our objective is to provide our team members with a broad spectrum of versatile benefits that cater to their needs. We take pride in offering a diverse assortment of options to support all lifestyles, with a majority of these benefits accessible throughout the year. Our benefits/perks consist of:

• Hybrid Working Options
• Flexible Staggered Start/Finish Times
• Life Cover
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Long Service Awards
• Retail Discount
• Buy Additional Holiday

And much more...

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in all its forms. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary. If you require any adjustments during your application, interview process or throughout your employment, please do not hesitate to let us know.