SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market-leading monitoring, surveying and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry-leading technology and real‑time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions. Our people‑focused, can‑do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.
What’s in it for you?
Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
Job Description
Interested in bid management and supporting major public and private sector work? Join SOCOTEC as a Bids Coordinator and support our Monitoring & Surveying Division.
We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual to help prepare and coordinate tender submissions across multiple teams, supporting a wide range of opportunities.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business. Experience in an office environment is important, and experience in administration, business support, or bid coordination would be an advantage, but not essential.
This is a full‑time role, however we are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part‑time working arrangements (minimum 24 hours per week, across 5 days per week).
Tasks you will undertake
- Coordinating and supporting the preparation of tender submissions, PQQs, and supplier questionnaires
- Working with Business Development Managers to maintain a live and accurate tender pipeline
- Liaising with technical, operational, legal, and commercial teams to gather bid content
- Writing and drafting clear, compelling responses to non‑technical tender questions
- Reviewing and editing technical responses to ensure clarity and consistency
- Managing deadlines and ensuring all submissions are completed on time and to a high standard
- Maintaining and updating the bids library, templates, and supporting documentation
- Submitting proposals via portals, email, or hard copy in line with client requirements
- Tracking tender activity and supporting win/loss reporting and analysis
- Supporting the wider business with client information requests and database updates
Qualifications
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Confidence working with internal stakeholders across different teams and levels
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- A proactive and flexible approach to workload and priorities
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
- Strong teamwork, communication, and relationship‑building skills
- Experience in bids, tenders, business support, or a similar environment (desirable)
- Understanding of procurement processes or construction/technical services sectors (desirable)
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