Bid & Proposals Assistant - Civil Engineering

Bid & Proposals Assistant - Civil Engineering
 
Location: North London (Office Based)
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 D.O.E. + Benefits Package
Employment: Permanent
 
The Opportunity
 
Appoint is recruiting a Bid & Proposals Assistant to join an established civil engineering contractor based in North London.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to support the preparation and submission of high-quality tenders and proposals across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Working closely with the pre-construction, estimating and operational teams, you'll help coordinate bid documentation, develop written responses and ensure submissions are accurate, professional and delivered on time.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, writing and coordination of tender submissions, PQQs and proposals.
• Draft, edit and proofread written responses to client questions and tender requirements.
• Gather technical information from estimating, commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Coordinate supporting documentation, including project case studies, company information and staff CVs.
• Help develop and maintain a library of bid content, templates and standard responses.
• Ensure submissions are professionally presented, consistent and compliant with client requirements.
• Monitor submission deadlines and support the wider team in managing bid programmes.
• Assist with the production of presentations, capability statements and other business development materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of bid submissions.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience in a bid support, proposals, bid writing or tender coordination role.
• Excellent written English, with strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and commercial colleagues.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with PQQs, ITTs and public or private sector tendering processes.
• Experience using Adobe InDesign or similar document production software.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000-£40,000 D.O.E. basic salary.
• Company pension and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to develop bid writing and proposals experience within an established civil engineering contractor.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure tenders.

Apply now with an updated CV and/or contact Dan Bowen on (phone number removed)