Trainee Bid Coordinator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Solihull
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Administrative
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SKILLS

Organisational skills Attention to detail Written communication Verbal communication Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Time management Collaboration Administrative experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trainee Bid Coordinator

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Trainee Bid Coordinator at their Solihull HQ. This is a permanent full-time position with agile working.

Company Profile

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a privately owned multi-disciplinary consulting engineering practice, providing mechanical & electrical services to a wide range of clients and market sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the coordination and delivery of bid submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission
  • Assisting with the preparation of bid documentation, including formatting, proofreading, and ensuring consistency
  • Collating information from internal stakeholders to support bid responses
  • Managing bid timelines and supporting progress tracking against key milestones
  • Assisting with drafting, editing, and reviewing written bid content where appropriate
  • Ensuring submissions comply with client requirements and internal quality standards
  • Supporting and attending bid meetings, including taking notes and tracking actions
  • Assisting with post-submission activities, including capturing feedback and lessons learned
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of the bid library
  • Assisting with the review and improvement of standard tender responses
  • Maintaining CV and case study libraries for bid use
  • Supporting the production and updating of case studies for both bid and marketing purposes
  • Providing administrative and coordination support to Senior Bid Coordinators and the Head of Bids
  • Assisting with document control, filing, and maintaining organised bid records
  • Occasional travel to regional offices to support bid activities

Your Experience & Qualifications

  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
  • Confidence working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Experience in an administrative, coordination, or professional office environment would be beneficial

What We Offer

  • Excellent growth and career development opportunities
  • A forward-thinking, agile approach to working
  • Competitive pay and enhanced sickness, maternity, and paternity pay schemes
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
  • Recruitment referral bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Full allowance for team-building activities

Building an Inclusive Work Environment

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