Bid Manager

Location: Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

Contract: Full-time

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000

Work Style: Flexible working arrangements with minimum 3 days in office

Citisense is a dynamic and forward-thinking transport consultancy dedicated to shaping more connected, sustainable, and vibrant urban spaces. Our projects range from highway improvements to innovative public realm transformations, all with a strong focus on community needs and environmental resilience. As industry leaders, we deliver integrated design solutions that enhance urban mobility, safety, and quality of life.

Job Overview:

Working within the Commercial Team, you'll manage and draft compelling, high-quality bids that help us secure key frameworks and projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a someone with a sharp, analytical and commercial mind, who can translate ideas into winning proposals and persuasive content that resonates with our clients and partners.

The ideal candidate will be required to: Bid managing and proposal development:

• Develop engaging, persuasive, and visually compelling bid responses for RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and SQs (Supplier Qualifications) and ITT (Invitations To Tender)
• Ensure proposals align with client requirements, deadlines, and industry best practices
• Work closely with the commercial team to manage the bid library, creating and curating high-quality, reusable content
• Participate in the debriefing process for lost proposals, extracting insights to strengthen future responses

Bid coordination and process management:

• Support the commercial team in prioritising live opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, high-quality submissions
• Ensure all bids are on-brand, well designed and well-crafted

Research and market insights:

• In collaboration with the commercial team, stay ahead of industry trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities
• Support the commercial team in identifying and shaping new business opportunities
• Ensure all bid and marketing content aligns with global procurement requirements and industry best practices

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in humanities or equivalent
• Two to five years of experience in bid writing and proposal development
• Past experience in a comparable company is a strong positive
• Strong understanding of the bid process and best practices for winning design and consultancy work in the transport sector
• Proven track record of managing complex proposals and meeting deadlines
• Exceptional writing and skills with a creative edge
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organisational skills to juggle multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Excellent written communication to create compelling and persuasive content
• Time management to balance bid deadlines and marketing priorities effectively
• Project management skills to oversee deadlines and workflow

The position comes with the following salary and benefits:

• A great starting salary of £45,000 - £52,000
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Opportunities for development
• Work social functions and events
• Free Gymbox membership