Bids & Business Development Manager

Bids & Business Development Manager, London

Client:

White Space Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

We are working with an established architecture practice based in West London that focuses on urban renewal and regeneration architecture. They are looking to hire an experienced Bids & Business Development Manager to join their team. This role is critical in handling new business opportunities through high-quality bid submissions, market research, and strategic client engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the architecture, construction, or built environment sector, with proven experience in bid coordination, tender submissions, and business development.

The Role

1. To lead the coordination, preparation, and submission of bids, tenders, and PQQs (Prequalification Questionnaires) for new business opportunities.
2. To work closely with directors and senior leadership to craft compelling, high-quality bid documents tailored to client and sector requirements.
3. To manage bid schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and submission documents align with brand and compliance standards.
4. To maintain and develop a bid library, including templates, case studies, CVs, and project sheets, to streamline future submissions.
5. To track and analyse bid success rates, providing insights for continuous improvement.
6. To support post-bid debriefs, gathering client feedback to refine and enhance future submissions.
7. To research and identify new business opportunities, including tracking industry trends, competitor activity, and upcoming tenders.
8. To support the development of business development strategies to expand the firm's reach in key markets.
9. To research and create a CRM system, tracking client relationships, project leads, and tender opportunities.
10. To assist in coordinating and attending industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings to strengthen relationships and generate leads.
11. To work closely with sector leads to develop targeted strategies for specific market segments.
12. To develop and maintain high-quality bid and business development materials, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding.
13. To support the creation of sector-specific presentations, capability statements, and brochures.
14. To collaborate with internal teams to align business development efforts with broader marketing strategies.
15. To ensure all external communications reflect the firm’s expertise, sector leadership, and project successes.

The Candidate

1. Proven experience in a similar business development role within architecture, construction, or a related industry.
2. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.
3. Become familiar with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and social media management tools.
4. Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
5. A collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Experience working with Bids would also be ideal.

If you’re interested in the role, please send your CV with your location, salary, and notice period to jobs@whitespacerecruitment.co.uk or message me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daisyflower.