New Projects and Bid Coordinator

Operating within the New Projects and Communications team, the New Projects and Bids Coordinator manages potential new business enquiries for David Chipperfield Architects' London studio and is responsible for producing high quality, strategic written and visual content for bids, submissions and presentations.

The New Projects and Bids Coordinator reports to the Communications Director and the wider Leadership group.

Responsibilities

New Projects

Undertake research and review of potential projects

Summarise and record project information in an up-to-date and accurately archived Potential Project List using a digital database

Review project information to identify key elements for assessment, opportunities, issues and challenges.

Undertake preliminary due diligence on potential clients, as required.

Be the main point of contact for potential clients, ensuring that all viable enquiries are followed up and clear responses are provided to potential clients in good time.

Prepare briefings for Directors to speak with clients/consultants

Report to the Leadership group on a weekly basis on potential project developments (present an initial summary of project suitability, interest and viability.

Discuss pressing decisions and concerns with Communications Director and Managing Director, as needed.

Prepare portfolios, as required, in preparation for New Projects meetings with potential clients.

Regularly communicate with and share enquiries received by the London studio with the Berlin, Milan, Shanghai and Santiago de Compostela offices, collaborating and aligning activities where relevant.

Issue a monthly New Projects list to David Chipperfield and the relevant colleagues of the Berlin, Milan, Shanghai and Santiago de Compostela studios each month.

Develop analytics for the practice and continue to review processes and lessons learnt. Seeking ways to continually improve processes through ongoing review.

Bids

Define a structure, approach and strategy for each submission response based on the established requirements, working across

Leadership and relevant internal teams in collaboration with Directors

Compile relevant practice and project information, images and text into high-quality submissions.

Writing and editing bespoke, strategic texts for bids and submissions.

Final copy editing and proofreading of all outgoing Bid written content.

Draft, confirm and manage the submission timeline and workflows with the internal and external submission teams.

Research, discuss and support in the selection of any relevant external consultants and/or adviser.

Skills and Experience

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a New Projects and Bids Coordinator or similar role

Highly organised and methodical

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences

Experience in creating compelling graphical content

High level of competency in using Microsoft 365 Office Suite and CS InDesign software

Benefits


Our studio offers a dynamic and creative environment, supported by a talented and dedicated team of 75 staff members who are committed to environmental and social sustainability. In addition to a stimulating work culture, we provide a range of employee benefits, including private health insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, a cash health plan, employer pension contributions, an employee assistance plan, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave. For candidates who need to relocate to London, we also offer visa assistance. Our flexible core hours policy allows you to customise your working day, and we also offer the opportunity to work abroad.

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