Senior Bid & Proposals Lead

Arup

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive Senior BD Coordinator to join our Cities, Planning & Design Portfolio and play a key role in delivering winning bids. 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 UK construction or professional services.
Understanding of bid processes and governance.
Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, SharePoint; CRM experience a plus.
Strong attention to detail and clear written communication under pressure.
Collaborative mindset and ability 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.