Bid Manager (FTC - Maternity Cover)

Job description

MADE Careers is partnering with a globally recognised architecture and design practice to appoint a Bids Manager on a fixed term maternity cover contract within its London team.

This is an opportunity to join an internationally active studio with an impressive portfolio of work across architecture, workplace, mixed-use and city shaping projects. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in leading bid activity across both UK and international opportunities.

The Role

Working as part of a small and highly collaborative business development team, you will lead the preparation, coordination and delivery of high quality bid submissions, helping the practice secure new work across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

This is a hands-on role combining bid management, stakeholder coordination and team leadership, suited to an experienced bids professional who enjoys working within a creative and fast faced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bids function, overseeing a small team
• Coordinate and deliver high quality UK and international bid submissions
• Manage the end to end bid process, from opportunity identification through to submission
• Coordinate input from Partners, project teams and consultants
• Tailor CVs, case studies and bid content for individual opportunities
• Review submissions for quality, accuracy and compliance
• Support interview preparation and presentation materials
• Maintain bid libraries, content databases and CRM systems
• Manage external consultant and sub-consultant relationships
• Track bid performance and support wider business development initiatives

Requirements

• Previous experience managing bids within architecture, design, construction or the built environment
• Strong understanding of UK bid and procurement processes, with international experience beneficial
• Experience leading complex submissions and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong document production and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
• Confident working with senior stakeholders within a creative environment
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities simultaneously
• Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this role

Benefits

• Join a globally recognised architecture and design practice
• Work on high profile UK and international opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern central London studio
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private healthcare, healthcare cash plan and pension scheme
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership across the business

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bids Manager to step into a visible role within a highly respected international practice.

Working across both UK and global opportunities, you will play a central role in shaping how the studio presents itself to clients, helping secure some of the industry's most exciting projects.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English