Senior Bid & Proposals Lead

Arup; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

flexible benefits

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is seeking a proactive Senior BD Coordinator to join the Cities, Planning & Design Portfolio in the UK. 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, with opportunities to shape bids across sectors and deliver value for clients.

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

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Communication skills

CRM experience

Education

Degree in marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Arup is seeking a proactive Senior BD Coordinator to join the Cities, Planning & Design Portfolio in the UK. 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, with opportunities to shape bids across sectors and deliver value for clients.