Bid Coordinator

Dalkia UK; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services company in the UK is seeking a Bid Coordinator to support bid preparations and proposals. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to work within a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in construction or engineering and strong communication skills. The position provides excellent professional development and benefits including medical health cover and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Medical Health Cover

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Interest free tech loans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in using computers and new software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the bid library.
• Lead the preparation of prequalification submissions.
• Support in producing tender submissions.
• Update the company CRM system.
• Assist in marketing materials creation.

Skills

Experience in the construction or engineering industry

Basic understanding of the construction procurement process

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to work independently

Education

GCSE or equivalent passes in Maths and English

Job description

Dalkia Engineering is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Coordinator to join our talented and dynamic team in Manchester or based at our Stockton-on-Tees office. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping our business success by supporting the creation and preparation of bids and proposals, including expressions of interest, capability documents, pre-qualification questionnaires, tenders, and fee proposals. This position offers broad exposure across a variety of projects and stakeholders, giving you the opportunity to develop a wider skill set and influence multiple areas of the business.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in the construction or engineering industry in a similar role (essential)
• Basic understanding of the construction procurement process (essential)
• Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Office, and able to new software as needed.
• Able to manage time and organise tasks effectively.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines, with flexibility in working approaches to suit individual working styles.
• Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging with colleagues and external contacts.
• GCSE (or ‘O’ Level equivalent) passes in Maths and English, or a recognised equivalent qualification.

What’s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• 36.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working
• Medical Health Cover
• Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• My Perks (after probation) interest free tech loans
• Real career progression opportunities.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain and develop the bid library by keeping company, project and personnel information up to date, and capturing best practice content from all submissions (e.g., CVs, project profiles, template responses, portal data).
• Lead the preparation and delivery of straightforward prequalification and registration submissions.
• Support senior team members in producing more complex prequalification and tender submissions.
• Update the company CRM system regularly with information gathered from across the business.
• Assist in creating, formatting and presenting data and marketing materials for both internal and external use such as management reports and client presentations.
• Manage the organisation and storage of tender documentation to ensure all information is efficiently recorded and easily accessible.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net‑zero world.

About us

Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We’re a people‑first culture.

Our strength lies in the diversity and expertise of our people. We prioritise safety in everything we do, taking a proactive approach that ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone we interact with.