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Bid Coordinator

Great Sankey
5 months ago
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1.Are you confident using Microsoft Office 365 and managing key documents?
2.Are you interested in working behind the scenes to support teams in winning major projects?
3.Are you looking to advance your career within a supportive and successful bid team?

If so, this may be the opportunity for you!

Benefits you'll get

• Private medical cover
• Company pension
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme with the option to buy up to 1 extra week of annual leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee recognition schemes
• Sick pay cover
• Career development & training opportunities
• Modern office with on-site parking and a family type atmosphere

What will you do?

• Work closely with the Bid team, Key Account Managers, and other departments to help prepare and deliver strong bid proposals.
• Help manage bids from start to finish, including submitting final documents and handling follow-ups.
• Prepare templates and ensure all documents are complete, consistent, and error-free.
• Keep bid systems and SharePoint updated with proposals, correspondence, and key documents.
• Liaise with clients and third-party suppliers to collect information and pricing.
• Track bid progress and deadlines using management tools, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Assist with pre-qualification questionnaires, vendor forms, and booking new orders.
• Maintain the content library and estimating database, ensuring all information is current and relevant.

Who will you do it for?

You'll be working for one of the UK's leading design and build contractors, supporting major blue-chip clients across sectors such as water, energy, and pharmaceuticals.

What will you need?

• Minimum 2 years administration experience or ideally experience in a similar role
• Excellent written English and attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) - Essential
• Full UK driving licence

CV not entirely up to date? No problem, just apply and we'll deal with that later.

For more information please contact Chloe Williams on (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

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