Bid Coordinator

Kier Group plc.; Chapeltown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm located in Chapeltown is seeking a Bid Co Ordinator to manage and support the flow of information during the pre-tender and tender process. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills with a focus on communication and organization, and be IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software. This role requires flexibility, efficiency under pressure, and teamwork. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, making it a priority in their hiring process.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in the bidding process.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe programs (InDesign).
• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of pre-tender and tender stage information for all bids.
• Work closely with bid teams to ensure efficient information flow.
• Coordinate internal and external communication regarding bids.
• Maintain records of tender queries and client responses.
• Support the Bid Team with ad hoc or project-based administration.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

IT literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign)

Flexibility

Job description

As a Bid Co Ordinator, you'll be working within the Kier Places team, supporting them in managing the flow of information during the pre-tender and tender process. Your day to day will include:

Responsibilities

• Managing the flow of pre-tender and tender stage information for all bids
• Working closely with bid teams to ensure information flows efficiently
• Coordinating internal and external communication and liaising with IT regarding system maintenance
• Maintaining records of tender queries and client responses
• Supporting the Bid Team with ad hoc or project‑based administration

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience (bidding process preferred)
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe programs such as InDesign
• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.