Bid Manager in London

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

In the role of Bid Manager, we’ll count on you to manage the full bid lifecycle from inception to submission, ensuring high‑quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. The role is hands‑on and delivery‑focused, covering all aspects of bid management. You will work closely with leadership, Project Managers, technical teams, marketing, and graphics resources. You will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment, balancing multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.

• Manage bids end‑to‑end, from opportunity inception through to final submission.
• Attend daily bid coordination meetings and actively contribute.
• Own proposal planning, scheduling, and compliance management.
• Drive content development by coordinating inputs from Project Managers and technical leads.
• Produce, review, and refine proposal content; manage handover to graphics teams (no graphic design or InDesign work required).
• Proactively chase internal stakeholders for actions and inputs to meet tight deadlines.
• Lead internal quality reviews and manage approval processes.
• Support interview preparation and presentation development.
• Facilitate post‑bid debriefs to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Archive and deconstruct bid materials following submission.
• Undertake bid‑related administrative tasks where necessary.

• Degree in English, Marketing, Business Development, Construction, Civil Engineering or similar. Candidates without a degree will be considered if relevant experience is demonstrated.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in bid management or bid coordination.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing documentation.
• Strong understanding of bid processes within the construction or engineering sector.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• APMP Certificate (Bid / Proposal / Project Management).
• CIM Certificate (Chartered Institute of Marketing).

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated "self‑starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight.
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organisational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.