Bid Executive

Brandon James; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

33 days annual leave including bank

Nine-day fortnight

Company pension

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly wellbeing initiatives

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Bid Executive to own the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification through submission and post-tender review. You will work with senior leadership and technical specialists to deliver compelling, compliant submissions.

This role involves coordinating multiple bids, meeting deadlines, and driving continuous improvements to bid processes. Hybrid working and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid coordination/execution or bid management.
• Experience in construction, engineering or professional services preferred.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills required.
• Excellent project management and organisation abilities essential.
• Experience managing multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Understanding of procurement processes and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bid process for public and private sector tenders.
• Monitor tender portals to identify opportunities.
• Coordinate bid strategies with senior stakeholders.
• Lead bid kick-off meetings and manage submission timelines.
• Produce, edit and proofread high-quality bid responses.
• Coordinate technical input from subject matter experts.
• Maintain bid library and standard content.

Skills

Bid management

Writing

Editing

Project management

Organisational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Tender portals

Framework agreements

Job description

Company

Our client is a well-established specialist fire engineering consultancy. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and quality, they work across both public and private sector projects and pride themselves on their collaborative culture and commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes. Alongside their commitment to providing quality outcomes, they also value their employees, which is reflected in their benefits package.

Role - Bid Executive

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Exectutive to take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to submission and post-tender review.

Working closely with senior leadership and technical specialists, you'll coordinate multiple bids simultaneously, producing compelling, compliant and high-quality submissions while ensuring deadlines are met and bid processes are continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities - Bid Executive

• Manage the end-to-end bid process across public and private sector tenders.
• Monitor tender portals and frameworks to identify suitable opportunities.
• Coordinate bid strategies alongside senior stakeholders.
• Lead bid kick-off meetings and manage submission programmes.
• Produce, edit and proofread high-quality bid responses.
• Coordinate technical input from subject matter experts.
• Maintain and develop the bid library, including case studies, CVs and standard content.
• Ensure submissions are compliant, professionally presented and delivered on time.
• Support bid performance reviews and implement continuous improvements.
• Keep up to date with procurement processes and market developments.

Requirements - Bid Executive

• Previous experience as a Bid coordinator, bid executive, bid manager
• Construction, engineering or professional services experience (construction preferred).
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent bids and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement processes.
• Experience using tender portals and framework agreements.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders.

In Return?

• Salary of £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience.
• Twice-yearly bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Nine-day fortnight after successful probation.
• Flexible working hours.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Monthly wellbeing initiatives with rewards.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with an excellent work-life balance.

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