Design and Bid Manager - #2078129

Bid Coordinator / Design Coordinator - PreconstructionEdinburgh | Attractive Salary + Flexible Working

Hays Construction & Property is proud to be partnering with a leading Edinburgh-based refurbishment and fit-out contractor, renowned for delivering high-end design and build projects across the hotel, leisure and prime residential sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Bid-focused Design professional to join their preconstruction team.

Your New Role
This is a key role within the business, focused on developing high-quality, compelling bid submissions that reflect the company's strong design capability and project delivery expertise.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants, you will play a central role in coordinating and producing winning submissions for prestigious projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the coordination and compilation of high-quality bid and tender submissions
• Translating design and technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content
• Collaborating with estimators, project managers, and designers to gather and structure bid information
• Managing the overall bid timeline, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are executed to the highest standard
• Reviewing design proposals and ensuring alignment with client requirements and bid strategy
• Supporting value engineering and design development within submissions
• Maintaining consistency, quality, and branding across all bid documentation

About You
This role would suit someone from an Architectural Technician or design background who enjoys the communication and coordination side of projects and is looking to move into a more strategic, bid-focused position.

You will have:

• Experience within design, architecture, or preconstruction environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present technical information clearly
• Excellent attention to detail and document management skills. Experience with indesign would be well regarded.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• A genuine interest in producing high-quality, design-led submissions

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive and attractive salary package
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on landmark, design-driven developments
• A clear progression path within a successful, growing business
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture

What You Need To Do Now

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