Bids and Projects Coordinator

UKRL; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail vehicle engineering is seeking a Bids and Projects Coordinator. This full-time role involves managing bid processes and ensuring project delivery at their Loughborough and Leicester depots. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a background in bid coordination and the rail industry being advantageous. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave, healthcare cashback, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3 x base salary death in service

Healthcare cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in bid coordination and planning.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the opportunities pipeline register.
• Coordinate the end-to-end bids process.
• Organise and conduct handover meetings.

Skills

Bid Coordination

Stakeholder Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Experience in Rail Industry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Platforms

Job description

UKRL Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Bids and Projects Coordinator

UKRL Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

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UKRL is a dynamic and innovative rail vehicle engineering, fleet management, and train care service provider. We specialise in delivering high-quality solutions for the rail industry. Our team of experts is committed to ensuring operational excellence and safety. Located in Loughborough and Leicester, UKRL prides itself on its strong reputation and customer-centric approach.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Bids and Projects Coordinator involving a presence at both the Loughborough and Leicester depots. A key role that bridges business development and project execution, playing a a central part in driving successful bidding activity and supporting the seamless delivery of projects across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate the opportunities pipeline register, maintaining up-to-date tracking of new and ongoing bid opportunities across the business
• Coordinate the end-to-end bids process, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Projects to develop compelling and compliant proposals.
• Act as the central point of contact for gathering inputs from multiple departments, ensuring timely bid deliveries in line with set deadlines.
• Organise and conduct handover/kick-off meetings for all successful bids, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer from the bid team to the project delivery team.
• Ownership of key bid files and folders. Ensuring all documents related to enquiries are systematically indexed, up-to-date, and easily accessible for internal stakeholders.
• Assist in compiling and updating project reports, trackers, and delivery plans.
• Work closely with the Project team to capture and monitor key project vitals, including hours consumed against job, material usage, risk and opportunities, and emerging lessons learned.

What we can offer the right candidate

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 x base salary death in service
• Healthcare cashback scheme with access to virtual GP and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Proficiency in bid coordination and planning
• Experience in stakeholder communication and cross-functional team collaboration
• Attention to detail, organisational skills, and time management
• Previous experience in the rail industry or a similar field is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other CRM platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with project management practises and bid lifecycles

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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