Bid & Tender Coordinator for Construction Projects

Richardson and Starling; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson & Starling in Glasgow is seeking a proactive Bid Co-ordinator to support branches across Scotland with tender opportunities and bid activity. The role goes beyond administration, identifying suitable bids and coordinating submissions to strengthen our approach to tendering and business development.

You will work with Branch Managers and commercial colleagues to gather pricing, technical information and ensure deadlines are met, while maintaining records and a clear tender calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience with PCS-Tender and tender portals.
• Experience in Tender Administration or bid coordination.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with deadlines.
• Clear written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate information across branches.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proactive approach to ownership of tasks.
• Experience in construction/property services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor PCS-Tender and procurement portals to identify opportunities.
• Identify suitable opportunities in local authority, housing, commercial markets.
• Review tender requirements, timescales and risks.
• Coordinate tender submissions from start to final submission.
• Gather pricing, technical and operational information from colleagues.
• Coordinate quality documentation, accreditations, case studies.
• Maintain a clear tender calendar and submission deadlines.
• Keep records of opportunities, submissions and outcomes.
• Maintain CRM and business development information up to date.
• Research contractors and approved supplier lists for local authorities.
• Submit bids, track outcomes and follow up actions.
• Review feedback to improve future submissions.
• Build a library of standard company information and responses.
• Develop understanding of Richardson & Starling services for strong submissions.

Skills

PCS Tender

Tender admin

Coordination skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Cross-branch coordination

Construction knowledge

CRM knowledge

Job description

Richardson & Starling in Glasgow is seeking a proactive Bid Co-ordinator to support branches across Scotland with tender opportunities and bid activity. The role goes beyond administration, identifying suitable bids and coordinating submissions to strengthen our approach to tendering and business development.

You will work with Branch Managers and commercial colleagues to gather pricing, technical information and ensure deadlines are met, while maintaining records and a clear tender calendar.