Bid Writer / Coordinator

Atkins Search have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Coordinator to join a specialist construction main contractor main in Leicestershire.

Our client is a privately owned, leading main contractor specialising in healthcare, commercial, and education sectors. They have grown year-on-year, with exciting projects and a secure pipeline of work, particularly within the medical imaging sector.

Our client’s reputation is built on professionalism, approachability, and a down-to-earth culture, with directors involved in the day-to-day operations.

With a brand-new office opening next year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company with a friendly, collaborative team environment.

Operating as a Bid Coordinator, you will be working closely with the Preconstruction team to coordinate award-winning bids across the public and private sectors. You will be involved in a variety of sectors including healthcare, education and commercial.

You will be involved in the bid process from identifying opportunities, writing and tailoring bid documents, through to submission for national frameworks and private sector clients.

As the role continues to develop, there will also be career progression opportunities and remuneration rewards for successfully contributing the business’ growth and expansion of sectors and clients.

• Coordinate the bid process, ensuring deadlines are met
• Manage document templates, formatting, and submission requirements
• Track and identify bid opportunities and maintain bid libraries
• Write, edit, and tailor bid documents, ensuring they meet client requirements and align with the company's strengths
• Develop persuasive responses to tender questions, often focusing on technical details, value propositions, and compliance
• Work closely with technical teams to gather information for submissions
• Managing client communication

The successful Bid Coordinator will have experience of Bid Coordination, working for a construction main contractor, consultancy or associate sector.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships verbally and in written forms Key Skills
• Proven Bid Writing experience is desirable
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to multitask

The successful Bid Coordinator will have an opportunity to join a collaborative, flexible business who offer genuine progression. You will have an opportunity to impact the direction of the company’s development and the ability to steer your own team in the future.

• Competitive salary, package & benefits
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to shape the role as it progresses
• Development opportunities

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.