Bid Coordinator

MJ Church Contracting; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities to purchase tickets to events at a discounted rate

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor in Chippenham is seeking a proactive Bid Coordinator to manage the tender submission process. This role involves coordinating documentations and collaborating with internal teams. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and construction or technical experience. Offers a salary range of £30,000 - £40,000 along with various benefits including holidays, pension, and more.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and confident communicator with experience in document coordination.
• Passion for delivering clear, professional outputs.
• Experience in a construction or a technical environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
• Reviewing tender documentation and highlighting key deliverables and timelines.
• Organising and leading bid kick-off meetings and progress reviews.
• Collating technical and commercial information from internal teams and subcontractors.
• Formatting and preparing bid documents in line with brand and quality standards.
• Supporting the creation of project case studies, CVs, and written content.
• Maintaining a library of past submissions and standard materials.
• Assisting with post-tender clarifications and client presentations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and PowerPoint)

Familiarity with tender portals and bid coordination processes

Experience with Adobe InDesign or similar

Previous experience in construction or engineering

Job description

Overview

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales. Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Bid Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality tender submissions. You’ll work closely with internal teams to manage documentation, coordinate inputs, and ensure deadlines are met. This is a key role within our Pre-Construction team and ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timely and compliant submissions
• Reviewing tender documentation and highlighting key deliverables and timelines
• Organising and leading bid kick-off meetings and progress reviews
• Collating technical and commercial information from internal teams and subcontractors
• Formatting and preparing bid documents in line with brand and quality standards
• Supporting the creation of project case studies, CVs, and written content
• Maintaining a library of past submissions and standard materials
• Assisting with post-tender clarifications and client presentations

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented and confident communicator with experience in document coordination and a passion for delivering clear, professional outputs. You enjoy working across functions and have a strong sense of ownership in meeting deadlines. Experience in construction or a technical environment is highly desirable.

Key Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with tender portals and bid coordination processes
• Experience with Adobe InDesign or similar is an advantage
• Previous experience in construction or engineering is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with years of service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities to purchase tickets to events at a discounted rate

Notes: Right to Work required as Visa Sponsorship is unavailable for these positions.