Find, qualify and win project, design and information management commissions for us across the UK, Middle East and Africa.About JC Virtual PMsJC Virtual PMs (JC.VPMS LTD) is a UK-based virtual consultancy delivering project management, design management, BIM, information management and document control. We work with SMEs and other clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, bringing joined-up project, design and information management to projects that need more than a freelancer but less than a large consultancy. We are remote-first and growing.About the roleYou will help us grow by finding the right opportunities and turning them into winning bids. Working with the directors and reporting to the Managing Director, you will track tenders and frameworks, qualify opportunities, and lead the preparation of high-quality proposals and presentations. This is an associate role on a flexible basis, suited to an experienced bid or business development professional in the built environment.Key responsibilitiesIdentify and track opportunities across tender portals, frameworks and direct client relationshipsQualify opportunities with the directors through a clear bid/no-bid processPlan and lead bid responses, including quality questions, CVs, case studies and pricing inputsPrepare expressions of interest, capability statements and interview presentationsBuild and maintain client relationships and keep our CRM up to dateReport on pipeline, win rates and lessons learnedWhat we’re looking forEssentialAround 5 years’ business development or bid management in construction, engineering or built-environment consultancyA track record of winning public or private sector workExcellent writing and editing skills for quality submissionsRight to work in the country where you will be basedDesirableExperience with UK public procurement and frameworks (including the Procurement Act 2023 regime)Middle East or African marketsConfident building relationships at director levelComfortable working with a CRM and tender portalsAPMP certificationHow we workRemote-first: you work from your home base, with occasional client meetings or site visits when a project needs them.Our clients and teams span the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, so we agree working hours that overlap with each project’s time zones.We work in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint and Outlook) and our own project controls and HR platforms for timesheets, reporting, leave and expenses.This role is offered as an associate on a day rate, with flexible days that follow the work.We resource against confirmed client commissions, so start dates follow project mobilisation. We will be open about timing from our first conversation.What we offerRemote, flexible working, full-time or part-timeCompetitive salary or associate day rate, benchmarked to your location and experience. We will discuss pay with you before your interviewExposure to a diverse portfolio of UK and international projectsA clear career path, with a growing business development role as we scale as your next stepA supportive, collaborative team with a focus on professional growthThe chance to help shape and grow a forward-thinking virtual consultancyOur hiring processReview: our team reviews every application against the role’s requirements, and you can follow progress on your application status page.Interview: one or two video interviews on Microsoft Teams, booked at a time that suits your time zone.Offer: we confirm the offer in writing for you to sign electronically, then complete references and right-to-work checks before you start.If there is no suitable commission straight away, we may keep your details on our active file for up to 12 months so we can contact you when one comes up, and we may invite you to our free remote training sessions (we ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement first). You can ask us to update or remove your details at any time from your application status page or by emailing welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to apply or interview, just tell us. We do not ask about your pay history.
Business Development & Bid Manager in London employer: JC Virtual PM
JC Virtual PM fosters a remote-first culture that encourages flexibility and collaboration among its employees. With clear pathways for advancement into senior leadership roles, the company supports professional growth while engaging in diverse international projects.
