Senior Bid Coordinator - Construction & Social Housing

18 Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Bid Coordinator to lead bid coordination and mentor a team. This hands-on role involves overseeing the bid lifecycle, ensuring high-quality submissions, and driving process improvements in the construction and social housing sector. Candidates should have a strong background in bid coordination with a focus on leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior bid coordination or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Deep understanding of procurement and tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Bid Coordinators.
• Oversee the full bid lifecycle from opportunity to submission.
• Manage bid communications and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Experience in senior bid coordination or similar role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bid management tools

Job description

Are you a seasoned bid professional ready to take the reins? We're hiring a Senior Bid Coordinator with proven Experience in construction and social housing bids to lead our bid coordination function and mentor a team of Bid Coordinators. You'll drive process improvements, ensure high-quality submissions, and help shape our bid strategy. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll work closely with Finance, Operations, and the wider Bid Team to deliver winning bids that reflect our values and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Bid Coordinators
• Oversee the full bid lifecycle from opportunity to submission
• Maintain governance frameworks and bid libraries
• Manage bid communications and client engagement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in senior bid coordination or a similar role
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Deep understanding of procurement and tender processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid management tools
• Experience in construction and social housing bids is required
• Hybrid working model with flexibility

Apply today by sending your CV.

Take the next step in your career and help us deliver winning bids that make a difference in the construction and social housing sector.