Bid Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in the Greater London area is looking for a Bid Manager to oversee the entire bid lifecycle, from inception to submission. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in bid management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role includes managing proposals, supporting interview preparations, and facilitating quality reviews. A degree in a relevant field is preferred but experience may substitute. Full-time position with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in bid management or coordination.
• Strong understanding of bid processes within the construction or engineering sector.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids end-to-end, from opportunity inception through to final submission.
• Coordinate content development with internal stakeholders.
• Drive quality reviews and manage proposal approvals.

Skills

Bid management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in English, Marketing, Business Development, Construction, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

HDR provides engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services with a multidisciplinary approach. HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

In the role of Bid Manager, we’ll count on you to:

You are responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle from inception to submission, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, covering all aspects of bid management. You act as one of the Bid Managers in the team, working closely with leadership, Project Managers, technical teams, marketing, and graphics resources. You will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment, balancing multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage bids end-to-end, from opportunity inception through to final submission
• Attend daily bid coordination meetings where you will actively contribute
• Own proposal planning, scheduling, and compliance management
• Drive content development by coordinating inputs from Project Managers and technical leads
• Produce, review, and refine proposal content; manage handover to graphics teams (no graphic design or InDesign work required)
• Proactively chase internal stakeholders for actions and inputs to meet tight deadlines
• Lead internal quality reviews and manage approval (HDR) processes
• Support interview preparation and presentation development
• Facilitate post-bid debriefs to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities
• Archive and deconstruct bid materials following submission
• Undertake bid-related administrative tasks where necessary

Required Experience:

• Degree in English, Marketing, Business Development, Construction, Civil Engineering or similar
• Candidates without a degree will be considered if relevant experience is demonstrated
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in bid management or bid coordination
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing documentation
• Strong understanding of bid processes within the construction or engineering sector
• Ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• APMP Certificate (Bid / Proposal / Project Management)
• CIM Certificate (Chartered Institute of Marketing)
• #LI-MW4

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Feb 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.