Calibrate Recruitment Limited
Bid Manager for Leading Architecture Practice

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I'm delighted to be working with a highly respected, global architecture practice to recruit an experienced Bid Manager for their growing London team.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine influence over major project wins rather than simply coordinating submissions, this could be well worth a conversation.
The role offers:
- The opportunity to lead bids from strategy through to submission
- A varied pipeline across a range of sectors
- Close collaboration with senior leadership, technical experts, and marketing teams
- The chance to shape win strategies, develop compelling content, and continuously improve the bid process
- Hybrid working and long-term career development within an established international business
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What you'll be doing:
- Managing the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission
- Developing winning strategies and creating compelling, client-focused proposals
- Leading kick-off meetings and coordinating input from technical and senior stakeholders
- Researching clients and tailoring submissions to maximize success
- Managing bid programmes and ensuring deadlines are met
- Supporting interview preparation, presentations, and award submissions
- Identifying opportunities to improve bid processes and make greater use of AI and bid technology


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I'm looking to speak with experienced bid specialists who have:
- Bid management experience within the built environment (architecture, engineering, construction, or related sectors)
- Excellent writing and project management skills
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and complex submissions
- A proactive, organized approach and a real passion for producing winning bids
If you are looking for a Bid Manager role within a leading architecture practice, please get in touch to discuss.
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