Senior Bid Coordinator – Tenders (Maternity Cover)

Pell Frischmann; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pell Frischmann is recruiting a Senior Bid Coordinator for a maternity cover of around 12 to 18 months, with hybrid working across UK offices. You will manage end-to-end bid submissions, coordinate internal and external partners, and develop compelling responses to win contracts across highways and urban mobility and other sectors.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, a degree level or time served qualification, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience as a Bid Coordinator with a proven track record.
• You should demonstrate passion for writing and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to translate information technically and creatively.
• Interpersonal skills with commercial awareness; able to coordinate multiple technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tenders and bids across sectors, focusing on highways and urban mobility.
• Support tender prep for other sectors during peak workloads.
• Lead bid submissions, coordinating internal and external partners and deadlines.
• Attend tender briefings and develop compelling collateral with Subject Matter Experts.
• Maintain market intelligence and best practices to create winning bids.
• Proofread material and provide technical and commercial writing where required.
• Improve processes and share best practices within the team.
• Develop creative bid writing and presentation approaches; maintain bid libraries.
• Assist in production, design, delivery, and management of bids, PQQs, and reports.
• Coordinate multiple technical teams and stay calm under pressure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Highly organised

Project coordination

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

Degree level or time served

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Pell Frischmann is recruiting a Senior Bid Coordinator for a maternity cover of around 12 to 18 months, with hybrid working across UK offices. You will manage end-to-end bid submissions, coordinate internal and external partners, and develop compelling responses to win contracts across highways and urban mobility and other sectors.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, a degree level or time served qualification, and strong MS Office skills.