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BID Manager
We are looking for an enthusiastic BID Manager to round up our talented and dynamic team in London and Dubai for both our Lighting Design practice "Delta Lighting Design" and our Landscape Design practice "The Vero Studio".
Job Purpose
The Bid Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai or in London, responsible for managing an opportunity from qualification through to contract award, including value proposition, solution development, commercial considerations, partner identification, and risk management. Responsibilities include the introduction and implementation of all necessary bid procedures, and tender documents management in compliance with the company policies and standards. This is a highly networked role that requires the ability to work under pressure and to meet challenging deadlines. It will require strong people management and commercial skills.
About the role
- Lead the end-to-end bid and proposal lifecycle for Landscape architecture and Lighting design related projects.
- Manage bid pipelines, coordinating inputs from design, technical, and commercial teams, and ensuring all submissions are compliant, compelling, and aligned with client requirements and brand standards.
- Attend launching meetings, define tender scope and specifications, review tender documentation, technical requirements, and conditions pertaining to the project.
- Analyze tender documentation, develop bid strategies and win themes, prepare detailed bid plans and timelines, and track progress against milestones.
- Day-to-day tasks include writing and editing bid content, producing supporting materials, and ensuring accurate pricing and commercial documentation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain a central bid knowledge base, while monitoring bid performance metrics, implementing continuous improvement in bid processes, supporting client presentations, and clarifications as needed.
- Assess technical and commercial risks related to the bid throughout the bid process and take necessary action to mitigate them in compliance with the company policies.
- Manage the bid budget; tracking costs when needed.
- Research and review current and future market trends to always ensure timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids.
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Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience within an Architecture or Design firm.
- Strong bid lifecycle expertise, including Bid Preparation and Bid Management, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and meeting strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in Bid Writing and Proposal Management, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and client-focused content tailored to RFP/RFQ requirements.
- Solid understanding of Bid Processes, including compliance checks, governance, and quality assurance for public and private sector tenders.
- Relevant experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or design consultancy sectors; exposure to landscape architecture or lighting design bids is an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; strong editing, formatting, and presentation skills.
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent bids in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, PDF editing, project management or CRM tools).
- Ability to work collaboratively with international and cross-functional teams, with a solutions-oriented and inclusive mindset.
What we offer
- A competitive salary.
- An opportunity to work with some of the World’s best design teams.
- A vibrant, high-end office, in the heart of London and Dubai.
- Visits to the industry exhibitions and events.
- Opportunity to grow professionally, within our team across our 2 offices in London and Dubai, as well as our sister studios in Milano and Barcelona.
- Support in professional development and continuous growth, to boost your potential.
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To apply
Please introduce yourself with an up-to-date CV and a Portfolio, showing mostly your work and range of skills. Please send them to roudayna@deltalightingdesign.com.
About Us
Founded in 1998, Delta Lighting Design is an award-winning, independent lighting design studio, with offices in London and Dubai.
Today, we work with the most prominent names in the architectural field in Europe, US, and the Middle East, and our portfolio includes some of the most exciting projects currently on the market, from city masterplans to urban areas regeneration, public cultural spaces, and high-end hospitality.
Our approach to lighting design is highly creative, within a framework of technological vision and dark sky protection. We employ the latest technologies to achieve state-of-the-art lighting schemes, while maintaining focus on the exquisite human experience. We do not supply lighting equipment and remain completely independent as designers, yet very often our projects require a high level of customization and integration, challenging us to innovate and anticipate future technologies.
With a robust team of experienced and driven designers, BIM architects, VR, and visual artists, we assume full ownership of the lighting process and lead it from concept to commissioning, giving the best level of service, professionalism, and on-time delivery.
We are a young and super friendly team, and while being spread across 3 countries, we have in place a communication system to ensure a constant flow of knowledge and fresh ideas among team members.
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