Bid Coordinator Jobs

Find Bid Coordinator jobs in UK architecture firms — helping practices secure new work through strategic proposals and standout submissions.

Search our latest Bid Coordinator jobs

Search completed. Found 5 matching job listings.

Reset

Bid Coordinators are essential to the business development process within architecture and design practices. These professionals manage tenders, prepare proposals, and collaborate with directors, marketing teams, and architects to create compelling submissions for public and private sector work.

This role requires excellent writing, organisation, and formatting skills, as well as the ability to manage deadlines and tailor content to meet bid requirements. It’s ideal for proactive individuals with a strong eye for detail and an interest in architecture, even if not from a design background. For salary benchmarks and career development paths, visit our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.

Bid Coordinator FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions about Bid Coordinator roles in architecture — useful for professionals from marketing, admin, or proposal backgrounds.

They prepare bid documents, manage submission timelines, gather project information, and ensure proposals are visually and verbally compelling.

Not necessarily. Many successful Bid Coordinators come from marketing, publishing, or admin backgrounds. Familiarity with the architecture industry is a plus, but not always essential.

Salaries usually range from £30,000 to £45,000 depending on experience and firm size. For a detailed breakdown, see our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.

InDesign is essential for formatting, along with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel). Familiarity with CRM systems and bid portals is also useful.

A bit of both. While there’s a strong focus on organisation and deadlines, many roles involve content writing, layout design, and brand presentation.

Yes. Bid Coordinators often progress to Bid Manager, Marketing Manager, or Studio Manager positions within architecture or creative industries.

Most are full-time, but flexible or hybrid arrangements are increasingly common, especially in larger or progressive design practices.

They work on submissions for sectors including housing, education, culture, infrastructure, and international competitions — depending on the studio’s focus.