Senior Bid Coordinator – Cities & Design Proposals

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Greater Manchester is seeking a proactive Senior BD Coordinator to join our Cities, Planning & Design Portfolio. You will manage Arup's full bid lifecycle—from planning and coordination through to submission—helping produce high quality, compelling proposals that showcase our expertise.

This role offers excellent professional development within the UKIMEA BD community and access to a global network of proposal specialists.

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, business or related field (APMP desirable).
• Experience in bid coordination/writing within the UK construction or professional services sectors
• An understanding of bid processes and governance
• High proficiency in MS Office, Teams, SharePoint; CRM experience a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail, clear written communication and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and the drive to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end to end bid production, including bid programmes, strategy workshops, planning sessions and reviews
• Track progress, manage deliverables and work closely with stakeholders across the business
• Draft and refine content, including case studies and CVs
• Maintain bid libraries and project collateral
• Build strong relationships across sectors to deepen understanding of clients, markets and opportunities

Skills

APMP desirable

Bid coordination

CRM experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Marketing/Business degree

Tools

MS Office

Teams

SharePoint

CRM systems

Job description

Arup in Greater Manchester is seeking a proactive Senior BD Coordinator to join our Cities, Planning & Design Portfolio. You will manage Arup's full bid lifecycle—from planning and coordination through to submission—helping produce high quality, compelling proposals that showcase our expertise.

This role offers excellent professional development within the UKIMEA BD community and access to a global network of proposal specialists.