Bid Manager in London

ARC International Design Consultants is an independent architecture and design company, with offices in London and Lisbon, offering expertise in complex project planning and design by a diverse team of specialists.

Already with a strong portfolio of high-profile projects in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, our vision is to be at the forefront of international design.

• Designing projects of increasing scale, with huge social impact
• Working across multiple regions, markets, and sectors
• Part of the world's most ambitious future projects

Our multi-disciplinary team draws from a wealth of experience across all sectors to create engaging landmark spaces, venues and communities that are well considered, flexible and future oriented. We are proud to be a close, talented team that is committed to excellence and continual development.

ARC International Design Consultants is experiencing continuous success in managing diverse projects within our expanding portfolio. In light of this growth, we are seeking a Bid Manager to join us in London.

Please note no sponsorship is available for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Review tender documentation and lead the development of tender proposals.
• Research to understand project scope, objectives, and constraints.
• Create a detailed list of clarifications, exclusions & and compliance on a per-project basis.
• Coordinate with the project managers to incorporate their input into the proposal.
• Organise and compile all required documents for tender submission.
• Support in the cost and price calculation – checking alignment with the tender’s requests.
• Ensure that tender submissions meet deadlines and comply with tendering guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of tender activities, communication, and documentation.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong understanding of architectural principles and project management concepts
• Significant previous experience in architectural tendering
• Knowledge of the architectural industry’s standards and practices.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good writing skills, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task - communicating with multiple stakeholders and working on different tasks with competing deadlines.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in English
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and InDesign.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering field (nice to have, not a necessity)

We offer a competitive salary & benefits package, and a hybrid working pattern (3 days per week in office).