Bid Coordinator

Ignis Partners

Bid Coordinator / Writer

London | Permanent | Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 (DOE)

About the Role:

Our client, a respected and award-winning architecture practice of around 30 people, is seeking a Bid Coordinator/Writer to join their team in northwest Greater London. The studio is known for its design-led portfolio across cultural, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven bid experience in an architectural practice to take ownership of bid activity and progress quickly into a Bid Manager role.

The practice operates from a fully office-based setup (no hybrid/remote working). Candidates should note the location is not especially central and is opposite a cemetery, which may not suit everyone. That said, the practice continues to attract significant recognition in the design world and offers the chance to work on ambitious, high-quality projects in a close-knit, collaborative environment. Relocation support is not offered, but those willing to relocate or commute are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

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Prepare and coordinate bids, tenders, EOIs, SQs, and ITTs.

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Work with senior staff to craft persuasive, high-quality responses.

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Maintain and update the bid content library.

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Track new business opportunities and monitor tender platforms.

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Conduct post-bid reviews to improve future submissions.

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Support business development initiatives and client engagement.

Key Requirements:

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Bid coordination/writing experience within an architectural practice is mandatory.

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Strong writing, editing, and organisational skills.

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Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines.

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Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail.

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Proactive and resourceful

Why Apply?

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Salary range: £40k – £65k (DOE).

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Potential to progress to Bid Manager.

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Work within a respected, award-winning practice on prestigious UK and international projects.

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Join a small but highly collaborative team with strong design values