Vacancy Type
Contract
Location
Surrey
Our reference
4433
Rate
Negotiable
Start date
ASAP
Role Description
Bid Coordinator – Engineering / Defence Sector - Contract role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bid Coordinator to support a major engineering organisation working within a secure and highly regulated environment.
The successful candidate will provide coordination and proposal support throughout the bid lifecycle, working closely with Bid Managers, technical specialists, Commercial, Finance and Business Development teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate bid activities from opportunity development through to submission.
* Maintain bid schedules, action trackers, milestones and documentation.
* Coordinate clarification questions and responses, ensuring deadlines are met.
* Organise bid meetings, workshops and review sessions, recording and following up actions.
* Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and briefing materials.
* Coordinate contributions from technical, commercial and operational stakeholders.
* Maintain document control, version control and bid libraries.
* Support bid reporting, governance reviews and lessons-learned activities.
Experience Required
* Previous experience in Bid Coordination, Bid Administration, Proposal Support, Project Coordination or a similar role.
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, activities and deadlines.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
* Ability to work effectively within a structured, collaborative environment.
Experience within Engineering, Defence, Nuclear, Consultancy or Public Sector environments would be advantageous.
BPSS security clearance is required.
Full details available upon request.
Job Details:
Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Working: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start: ASAP
Engagement: Inside IR35
Security: BPSS security clearance required
Rate: Negotiable – please state your desired rate
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.