Bid Manager

London or Manchester based

Full time, 1 year FTC (Maternity Cover)

About the role

BDP is growing its international work-winning team across strategic locations. BDP is one of Europe's leading multi-disciplinary architecture, design and urbanism practices. We are passionate about creating beautiful places that foster well-being, inclusivity and sustainable futures.

Our passion is reflected in our diverse portfolio covering the full spectrum of the built environment, including healthcare, education, housing, workplace, sport, urbanism, retail, transport, science & research, and mixed-use. This same passion has helped us build a reputation that allows us to collaborate with the best clients in the industry, from innovative entrepreneurs to major players across industries.

BDP is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join its high performing work-winning team and work closely with senior management and technical leads to create compelling responses to local, national and international project opportunities across our relevant sectors. The Bid Manager will develop winning strategies, prepare compelling narratives for use in bids, prequals, capability assessments and expressions of interest; and will be responsible for the management and organisation of bid content, documentation, processes and pipeline data. The ideal candidate will be able to establish collaborative and productive relationships with team members and throughout all BDP studios and will work closely with marcoms specialists to deliver a seamless work-winning service to the business.

If you have a passion for work-winning and thrive in a dynamic, past-paced environment that is also committed to wellbeing, inclusivity, belonging and fun, it's time to consider joining our team.

Reporting Structure: This role will report to the Regional Work Winning Lead, and working as part of an established, supportive, highly effective and successful work-winning team

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world-one that leaves every place better than we found it.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end processes to prepare high-quality and visually compelling bid and opportunity responses;

• Monitor relevant procurement websites and databases to identify potential new opportunities aligned with the firm's Group Strategy and strategic growth areas;

• Triage incoming opportunities to assess suitability, effort and right to win

• Facilitate bid kick-off meetings and regular check-in meetings to ensure alignment and progress;

• Establish win themes and key differentiators and leverage written and graphic content to support such strategies;

• Organise and manage bid timelines and internal deadlines to ensure timely submissions through prioritising critical-path tasks based on urgency and importance;

• Research client needs to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with client objectives in our proposals;

• Communicate and coordinate with management and technical leads to gather relevant information, specific client needs, proposed fees and required sub-consultant information;

• Oversee the development, organisation and ongoing maintenance of regularly used bid collateral in BDP's Marketing Information Systems (MkIS), (CVs, project data, case studies, qualifications, certificates, templates etc.) including the use of AI to streamline the assembly of bids and to allow time for the creation of bespoke responses;

• Collaborate with other team members to prepare for client interviews and presentations;

• Maintain bid pipeline data including bid fees, outcomes, BD activities in BDP's Client Relationship Management System (CRM);

• Identify trends, best practices and areas of improvement to enhance the delivery process for bids;

• Provide research and insights on prospective client groups and key contacts;

• Participate in Business Development activities as required to stay informed about opportunities and industry trends;

• Prepare awards submissions;

• Provide cover for and support to other team members as and when required.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the 'Apply' button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please.