Senior Bid Coordinator: Proposals & Strategic Growth

Arup; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is seeking a proactive Senior BD Coordinator to lead bid production across the Cities, Planning & Design Portfolio in the UKIMEA region. You will manage the full bid lifecycle—from planning to submission—producing high-quality proposals that showcase our expertise.

You will join a UK-based BD community with access to a global network of proposal specialists, supporting career development and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, business or related field (APMP desirable)
• Experience in bid coordination/writing within the UK construction or professional services sectors
• 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

Bid coordination

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Teams

SharePoint

CRM experience

Attention to detail

Clear written communication

Deadlines oriented

Education

Degree in marketing, business or related field (APMP desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Teams

SharePoint

CRM systems

Job description

Arup is seeking a proactive Senior BD Coordinator to lead bid production across the Cities, Planning & Design Portfolio in the UKIMEA region. You will manage the full bid lifecycle—from planning to submission—producing high-quality proposals that showcase our expertise.

You will join a UK-based BD community with access to a global network of proposal specialists, supporting career development and collaborative problem solving.