Bid Coordinator (Mandarin Speaking)

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support (GP, mental health,

Discount programmes

Catering facilities London campus & on

Social events and sports activities

Job summary

Foster + Partners is seeking a Bid Coordinator (Mandarin Speaking) in London to support compelling bid submissions, proposals and presentations that showcase the firm’s design excellence. You will collaborate with partners, project teams and communications specialists in a fast-paced, creative environment.

The role focuses on bid coordination, research, writing and visual communication, with opportunities to develop expertise across bid management and business development while working within

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential.
• Bid coordination, proposals or similar experience in design/architecture/professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of compelling bid submissions, proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate bids and proposals with partners, project teams and communications staff.
• Develop skills in bid management, research, writing and visual communication.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Bid Coordinator (Mandarin Speaking)

Department: Communications

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Robyn O'Leary

Description

As a Bid Coordinator at Foster + Partners, you will play a key role in helping the practice secure exciting new projects around the world. Working closely with partners, project teams and communications specialists, you will support the creation of compelling bid submissions, proposals and presentations that showcase the firm's design excellence. This is an opportunity to develop your skills in bid management, research, writing and visual communication within a fast-paced, collaborative and creative environment.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Contribute to high-profile bids and proposals for globally recognised projects.
• Work closely with architects, partners and multidisciplinary teams across the practice.
• Develop expertise in bid coordination, proposal management and business development.
• Strengthen your writing, research and presentation skills in a creative environment.
• Be part of a collaborative communications team that helps shape the future growth of the practice.

What you will bring to the team:

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English is essential, with the ability to communicate confidently in a professional business environment.
• Experience in a bid coordination, proposals or similar role within a design, architecture or professional services environment.
• Good technical knowledge of Adobe InDesign.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, accurate content.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels and building positive relationships.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when reviewing and preparing documents.

What we offer:

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes:

• private medical insurance for you and your family
• life assurance
• personal travel insurance
• access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching
• discount programmes for various retailers
• On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.