Explore Bid Management roles in architecture — combining leadership, strategy, and communication to help studios secure exciting design work.
Bid Management professionals lead the strategic planning and execution of competitive bids within architecture and design practices. These roles involve managing high-value tenders, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing winning content, and aligning submissions with the studio’s design ethos and business goals.
Ideal for experienced Bid Coordinators or Marketing Managers, Bid Management roles require advanced communication, project management, and design presentation skills. As key contributors to business development, Bid Managers help shape the future of a practice. For salary expectations and role progression, see our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.
Below are frequently asked questions about Bid Management roles in architecture, ideal for those progressing from bid coordination or marketing backgrounds.
They oversee the end-to-end bid process — from identifying opportunities to managing teams, crafting narratives, coordinating deadlines, and producing polished submissions.
Typically 3–5 years of experience in bid coordination, marketing, or proposal management, ideally within architecture, engineering, or construction industries.
Not essential. Strong writing, organisation, and industry understanding are more important. Many come from creative industries or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) sectors.
Salaries generally range from £40,000 to £60,000+, depending on firm size, sector, and level of responsibility. Visit our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more details.
InDesign is key for formatting; Word and Excel for documents and schedules; and tools like CRM systems or bid portals for opportunity tracking.
Yes. Senior Bid Managers often play a critical role in shaping how studios position themselves, prioritise work, and respond to emerging markets.
Yes. Many firms now offer hybrid working, particularly in roles that involve content development, coordination, and digital submission.
Bid Coordination focuses on delivery and admin, while Bid Management involves strategic oversight, team leadership, and shaping content and direction.
Meet the team at HAUS Careers. An Architecture and Design recruitment agency in London, we are a team of ex-industry professionals with varied backgrounds and specialist knowledge in a multiplicity of sectors. At HAUS we love design and have a passion for great Architecture.
Our varied backgrounds and relevant experience allow for a deeper understanding of our industry. Our expert knowledge of Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Interior Design, Urban Design and Creative Support allows us to identify talented professionals and the best practices.
We work with London’s best practices and ensure our candidates are always placed in the right environment. We have a great relationship with both our clients and candidates for this exact reason. We are always looking for the most talented designers and professionals to ensure our industry’s future continues to grow.
At HAUS we understand from experience that recruitment is more than just matching someone’s skillset to a job description.
We are always looking to launch professionals next step in the industry. That’s why we get to know our candidates. We welcome the opportunity to meet over a coffee, tea or beer (or all of the above) so we can get a stronger understanding of their career aspirations and match their specialist skills and experience to the right role.
If you know someone who you think would be suitable for one of our positions, then please do not hesitate to send your name, and the contact details for the person you are referring, to hello@hauscareers.com
If the person you refer is successfully placed, and they pass a three-month probationary period, you’ll receive £150, and we will also donate £150 to a charity of your choice.
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
Refer a friend and get a £300 referral fee when we get them a job.
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