Role

Bid Administrator

Closing date

27/02/2026

Location

Bowburn - Salaried

Sector

Civil Engineering

About the role:

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised individual to provide maternity cover within our Bid Management team. This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone with strong administrative skills and a positive, adaptable approach.

This is a fixed-term position, and we welcome both part-time and full-time applications. There is potential for the role to become permanent upon completion of the fixed-term contract

We do not expect candidates to have prior experience in every aspect of the role — full training and support will be provided. What matters most is your willingness to learn, your attention to detail, and your ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment.

Location:

Bowburn 

What we will expect from you:

Tender & PQQ Support

  • Downloading tender documents from online portals and distributing them to relevant colleagues
  • Helping maintain tender logs, trackers, and document lists to ensure information is accurate and up to date

Bid Coordination

  • Assisting in the preparation of high-quality bid documents using existing templates
  • Helping to ensure all work meets required standards for accuracy, clarity, and presentation

Document Production

  • Supporting tasks such as printing, organising and assembling submission documents
  • Formatting bid materials provided by others in Word, Excel or PowerPoint 

Internal Communication

  •  Building positive working relationships and contributing to a supportive team environment

Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Microsoft word
  •  Confidence using other Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook etc)

Attributes & Skills:

Essential - 

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
  • Is reliable, approachable, and adaptable
  • Has a “can do” attitude and a willingness to learn new tasks
  • Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to a busy office environment
  • Remains calm and organised when handling multiple tasks
  • Full Clean Driving licence

Desirable (but not required) - 

  • Experience working in a busy office or supporting project-based teams
  • Familiarity with document formatting or bid preparation

Benefits

Benefits That Make a Real Difference

Benefit Hub

Benefit Hub

Exclusive savings on shopping, leisure and lifestyle.

Buy and Sell Holidays

Buy and Sell Holidays

Flexibility to purchase or sell annual leave to suit your lifestyle.

Cycle to Work

Cycle to Work

Save money and stay healthy with our bike purchase scheme.

Enhanced Holidays & Birthday Leave

Enhanced Holidays & Birthday Leave

Extra time off plus a day to celebrate your birthday.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid Working

Balance work and life with flexible arrangements (where applicable)

Pension & Pension Advice

Pension & Pension Advice

Secure your future with a pension plan and expert guidance.

ULEV Car Lease Scheme

ULEV Car Lease Scheme

Drive greener with our ultra-low emission vehicle leasing option.