Bid Manager

THE CROWD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Crowd is partnering with a respected architecture practice and seeks an experienced Bid Manager to join their London team. You will lead high-impact bid submissions, shape compelling proposals, and collaborate with Practice Partners and the Head of Bids to win new work across the built environment.

You will manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting, line-manage the bids team, and drive excellence in submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural/construction/built environment
• Proven track record in managing high-value bids
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Line management and workload management experience
• Attention to detail and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the central inbox for opportunities and communications
• Implement dynamic strategies for securing new projects across sectors
• Nurture relationships with internal stakeholders to produce compelling proposals
• Line manage other bid coordinators
• Orchestrate end-to-end bid processes with adherence to procedures
• Track regional opportunities and improve efficiencies
• Craft polished bid submissions with precision and consistency
• Maintain bid details in an internal database
• Conduct regular metrics evaluations

Skills

Time management

Organisation

People management

Bid management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Graphic design

Tools

InDesign

Job description

About The Role:

The Crowd are partnered with a highly respected architecture practice with a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, design-led work across the UK and internationally. They are seeking an experiencedBid Manager to join their friendly and collaborative London team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous experience within the architecture, design, or wider built environment sector to join one of the industry’s most recognised practices.

In this role, you will work closely with the Practice Partners and Head of Bids to lead the development of high-impact, strategic bid submissions and project-winning pursuit campaigns. Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business, you will help shape compelling proposals, build strong client and consultant relationships, and develop valuable insight into market opportunities and future growth areas.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities within a fast-paced environment. As the business enters an exciting period of growth and evolution, this role will also take responsibility for the line management and development of other members of the bids team.

This opportunity would suit a highly motivated, emotionally intelligent professional who thrives on bringing people together, inspiring high performance, and driving excellence. You will be someone who leads by example, remains calm under pressure, and is passionate about creating winning submissions whilst developing those around you.

In return, the practice offers a highly supportive and positive working environment, excellent opportunities for professional development, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career within a prestigious and sought-after design practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the central inbox for opportunities and communications
• Implement dynamic strategies for securing new projects across various sectors
• Nurture relationships with internal stakeholders to produce compelling proposals and presentations
• Line manage other bid coordinators
• Orchestrate end-to-end bidprocesses with meticulous adherence to procedures
• Track regional work opportunities and take ownership of improving efficiencies
• Craft polished bidsubmissions, ensuring precision and consistency through rigorous proofreading
• Maintain biddetails in an organised internal database
• Conduct regular metrics evaluations

Key Skills / Requirements:

• Previous experience in the architectural/construction/built environment
• Exceptional time management and organisational prowess
• Experience in team line management and workload management
• Proven track record in managing high-value bids
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficient in InDesign, demonstrating a flair for design excellence
• Adept at collaborative communication across diverse stakeholders
• Strong graphic design skills

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.