The Crowd
Bid Manager (Architecture)
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About The Role:
The Crowd are partnered with a mid-sized, award-winning architecture practice with a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, community driven work across the UK. They are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their friendly and collaborative Manchester team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous experience within the architecture, design, or wider built environment sector to join one of the industry’s most recognised practices.
In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to lead the development of high-impact, strategic bid submissions and project-winning pursuit campaigns. Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business, you will help shape compelling proposals, build strong client and consultant relationships, and develop valuable insight into market opportunities and future growth areas.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities within a fast-paced environment. This opportunity would suit a highly motivated, emotionally intelligent professional who thrives on bringing people together, inspiring high performance, and driving excellence. In return, the practice offers a highly supportive and positive working environment, excellent opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the central inbox for opportunities and communications
- Implement dynamic strategies for securing new projects across various sectors
- Nurture relationships with internal stakeholders to produce compelling proposals and presentations
- Line manage other bid coordinators
- Orchestrate end-to-end bid processes with meticulous adherence to procedures
- Track regional work opportunities and take ownership of improving efficiencies
- Craft polished bid submissions, ensuring precision and consistency through rigorous proofreading
- Maintain bid details in an organised internal database
- Conduct regular metrics evaluations
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Key Skills / Requirements:
- Previous experience in the architectural/construction/built environment
- Exceptional time management and organisational prowess
- Experience in team line management and workload management
- Proven track record in managing high-value bids
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proficient in InDesign, demonstrating a flair for design excellence
- Adept at collaborative communication across diverse stakeholders
- Strong graphic design skills
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