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Bid Coordinator

Girling Jones Ltd

Bid Coordinator

Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol | Hybrid Working
andpound;45,000 andndash; andpound;55,000 + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

An established UK construction and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Bid Coordinator to join its successful South West work-winning team.
With over 150 years of industry experience, a substantial portfolio of major projects and a strong reputation across the sector, this is an opportunity to join a business offering stability, variety and genuine long-term career progression.
You'll work alongside an experienced proposals team, helping secure significant construction and infrastructure projects while developing your own skills and experience.

The Role

As Bid Coordinator, you'll play a central role in coordinating high-quality tender submissions, bringing together technical information, project teams and deadlines to deliver professional, compelling and compliant proposals.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating tenders, PQQs, expressions of interest and framework submissions.
  • Working with technical and operational teams to gather and develop bid content.
  • Producing professional proposal documents, presentations and supporting graphics.
  • Ensuring submissions meet client requirements and company brand standards.
  • Reviewing, editing and proofreading bid documentation.
  • Managing tender deadlines, submission schedules and client portals.
  • Maintaining bid libraries, CRM records and supporting project information.
  • Supporting bid reviews and identifying improvements for future submissions.
About You We're looking for an organised, detail-focused Bid Coordinator with previous experience in construction or infrastructure.
Ideally, you'll bring:
  • Experience coordinating bids or proposals within construction or infrastructure.
  • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or similar design software.
  • Excellent written communication, proofreading and organisational skills.
  • The ability to coordinate multiple contributors and work to demanding deadlines.
  • Experience with CRM or knowledge management systems would be advantageous.
  • Formal bid training, such as Shipley, would be beneficial.
What's on Offer?
  • Salary: andpound;45,000 andndash; andpound;55,000 depending on experience.
  • Location: Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • 8% pension contribution.
  • Private healthcare and dental plan.
  • 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
  • Two additional wellbeing days.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression.
This is a chance to join a major contractor with the resources, project pipeline and commitment to its people to support a rewarding long-term career.