Senior Bid Coordinator/ Designer

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Bid Coordinator/Designer to join our London Operational Marketing Team. In this role, you will play a key part in leading and managing proposal development to support our expanding Building Engineering Practice and other emerging business groups in the UK. Working closely with Business Group Leads, you will craft compelling proposal documents and interview materials that highlight our engineering expertise with strong and engaging messaging. Additionally, you will take a proactive role in developing strategic client plans to drive market expansion and revenue growth.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. You should thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and be adaptable to changing priorities. A strong command of Adobe InDesign is essential, as you will be responsible for designing high-quality, visually compelling proposal documents and marketing materials. If you take pride in delivering outstanding work, hold yourself to the highest professional standards, and inspire others through dedication and diligence-this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support pursuit teams in capture planning, proposal development, and interview preparation for project opportunities.
• Oversee the entire bid and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) process, including gathering critical information, writing compelling responses, and ensuring timely submission to advance through bidding stages.
• Design and format high-quality proposal documents and marketing materials using Adobe InDesign to create visually engaging content.
• Manage client and industry data, track solicitation status, and maintain business development records.
• Support strategic growth planning, including key investment initiatives.
• Develop and execute client engagement strategies to enhance market share and relationships.
• Implement marketing and branding initiatives, including content creation, social media strategy, and thought leadership campaigns.
• Produce high-quality marketing collateral and drive brand visibility through conferences, sponsorships, and industry events.
• Facilitate internal communications, such as content creation, webinars, and major internal meetings.
• Train and mentor colleagues in best practices for business development, marketing, and document design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign (mandatory).
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Strong experience in writing persuasive content based on technical input from subject matter experts.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.