Bid Coordinator in London

Apply for the Bid Coordinator role at Populous .

About PopulousFor more than 40 years Populous has had a singular focus – to draw people together around the things that they love, to be the leading design firm that specialises in places, spaces and events where people gather. Our success is defined by designing projects that are seen as the benchmark. We are committed to future innovation, anticipating and shaping the future of our industries.

About the RoleThe role sits within our Bids team. Based in our Putney studio in London, you will support the management and implementation of complex bid processes and bring your passion for architecture to influence how we pursue and win new work.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the management of the bids process, shaping winning strategies and ensuring excellence from opportunity identification to delivery.Take end‐to‐end accountability for pre‐positioning, win strategy, storyboarding, bid kick‐off, clarifications, response development, submission, interview and post‐bid feedback.Assess client requirements and work with internal and external stakeholders to craft, edit and review responses, ensuring they are tailored, high‐quality and submitted on time.Drive collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners and design teams.Design and implement bidding best practices, including our approach to win strategy, the bidding process and the centralised knowledge library.Work with other bid specialists as a community of practice to improve the standard and effectiveness of written responses and shared best practice.Manage the upcoming submissions pipeline, ensuring each proposal is effectively resourced and recorded in our CRM.

Key RequirementsExpertise in bid coordination, with a proven track record in establishing best practices.Experience in architecture or a construction‐related field, with in‐depth knowledge of construction/RIBA design stages, supply chain roles and procurement routes including Design & Build, EPC, RFPs and design competitions.Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple bids with precision – APMP certification highly valued.Strong writing and editing skills, able to translate highly technical content into plain English.Strong leadership and communication skills, with a talent for fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.Additional language skills may be beneficial.Proficiency with InDesign and Microsoft 365 suite including PowerPoint and SharePoint.

About the StudioOur Putney studio, which is also our EMEA Headquarters, is located on the banks of the River Thames, a short walk from Putney High Street with excellent travel connections. Employees enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits programme, as well as the opportunity to attend events at several Populous‐designed venues.

Why Join the Team?Work alongside passionate, creative individuals who lead their industry, transforming ideas into reality and celebrating the beauty of human connection.Enjoy benefits such as hybrid working, gym membership discounts, and opportunities to attend events at Populous‐designed venues.Connect and learn at regular social and knowledge‐sharing events, including an annual conference and a weekend abroad Christmas party.

How To ApplyPopulous is an equal opportunity employer. Please include your CV, a one‐page cover letter, salary expectations and availability in your application. Click \”Apply\” to begin the process.

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