Bid Coordinator

RLB KSA is currently recruiting a Bid Coordinator based in our Riyadh Head Office to support the expansion of the Bid and Operations team. The primary function of the Bid Coordinator is to coordinate and assist with the bid process, supporting the preparation, review, and submission of high-quality proposals, prequalification documents and presentations.

The role also involves maintaining bid documentation, collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather technical and commercial information, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and supporting business development activities through the delivery of accurate, timely, compelling and winning bid submissions across KSA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Registration and maintenance of accounts for online bid portals.
• Monitoring incoming bid information and communications, distributing to bid team and management, and tracking bid submissions.
• Support with the management of Bid Library from CVs, and templates to case studies.
• Coordinator support to the Bid Managers throughout the bid lifecycle including:
  • Downloading tender documents
  • Supporting the end-to-end production and delivery of bids
  • Assisting with the preparation of bid kick-off documents and bid plans
  • Coordinating and completing Pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and Requests for Information (RFI) in a comprehensive and timely manner
  • Disseminating and communicating client tender clarifications
  • Populating bid templates and managing updates
  • Supporting the production of presentation materials and marketing material
  • Sourcing imagery to create visually impactful bids and storing these in the bid library
  • Ensure that all bids are managed effectively and that submissions are completed on time.

Person Specification:

• The candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a directly related role, demonstrating familiarity with the bid process, bid writing and proposal development processes ideally within KSA market for a Tier 1 Consultancy practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, detail-oriented, proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and InDesign are essential.
• A creative mindset and strong interpersonal skills are highly valued, as the role involves generating innovative ideas for bids and marketing campaigns and building relationships with clients.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Technical Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (5.5 or above) (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress and Photoshop).
• Working knowledge of website structure / functionality and basic HTML.
• To continually develop skills in the latest desktop publishing, printing and graphic design techniques.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude, with a thirst for knowledge and learning.
• Teamwork, project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential.
• Proven experience meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative working style and an ability to operate within in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in construction consultancy would be a distinct advantage.
• MS skills – Word and PowerPoint are critical.
• Attention to detail essential with excellent writing skills.
• Flexibility and open to changing priorities.

Company Overview:

With 200 KSA staff and 4,500 worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading-edge service provision.

We are an award winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with some of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking advice available.

We offer a range of complementary quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and advisory services from conception, through design and construction and operational performance of facilities to their eventual disposal or reuse.

Our clients have rapid access to the latest industry intelligence and innovations, which serve to enhance value and mitigate risk. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

We are committed to developing new services and techniques aimed at enhancing our clients' businesses in the long term.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for this role. We appreciate your interest in Rider Levett Bucknall and wish you the best of luck in your job search.