Senior Bid Designer

Fawkes & Reece London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Bid Designer
Exciting opportunity for a Bid professional in the Construction or related industry, with Graphic design and bid design experience, to join a Design & Build fit out contractor in the City of London.

About the role of Senior Bid Designer
We provide tenants and office occupiers with a complete package for their relocation or refurbishment needs. Recognised globally for our work, we have received industry accolades in some of the most prestigious UK and international awards. Our projects are across the education, advertising & media, finance & banking, health & pharmaceutical, professional services, property & serviced office, technology & travel, and hospitality sectors.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in graphic design and proven experience in bid design or document production to join our team. You will need to have the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Many of our exceptional colleagues have been with us for over a decade, a testament to our culture and commitment to career growth. Our staff turnover is among the lowest in the sector. If you believe your talent is underutilised where you are, and you thrive in an environment that values skill, creativity, and collaboration, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities for Senior Bid Designer

1. Planning & Oversight of Bid Design
   Oversight and coordination of graphic design for bid submissions, ensuring high visual standards and consistency across documents, presentations and materials.
   Develop and maintain bid templates, layouts, and brand assets to improve production speed and quality.
   Collaborate with bid coordinators to provide design guidance, setting expectations for design quality and consistency.
   Assist with the creation, editing, and formatting of bid responses to ensure high visual and content quality.
2. Process Improvement & Quality Assurance
   Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices in bid production to enhance efficiency and consistency.
   Conduct quality reviews of bid materials, ensuring they meet high standards before submission.
3. Collaboration & Team Development
   Provide guidance to bid coordinators, helping to develop their graphic design skills (e.g., Adobe Suite, Ceros (or similar)).
   Support knowledge-sharing and continuous development within the team to improve overall design capabilities.
4. Graphic Design Support for the Group
   Provide graphic design support across the wider group, working on presentations, branding, brochures, marketing collateral, videos, and general design needs.
   Ensure consistency across all group-wide visual assets, aligning them with brand guidelines and high-quality standards.

Requirements for Senior Bid Designer

1. A strong background in graphic design with proven experience in bid design or document production.
2. Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint, After Effects.
3. Experience with interactive bid presentations and digital content creation tools like Ceros.
4. Experience in bid coordination or design, ideally within professional services, construction, or design-and-build sectors.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
6. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand consistency and clarity.

What we offer for Senior Bid Designer

1. Industry-leading salary
2. Company pension scheme
3. 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
4. Death in Service benefit
5. Season Ticket Loan
6. Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Scheme
7. Regular company social events throughout the year
8. Annual company summer trip
9. Reward & Recognition scheme
10. Opportunities for CPD and career progression
11. In-house personal development & training
12. Employee mental health & well being support

If you want to hear more about this Senior Bid Designer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on (phone number removed).