Job Title
Bid Executive - PDS
Job Description Summary
Provides professional Sales Solution experience to designated projects and assignments as part of the PDS Sales team.
Job Description
Position Title: Bid Executive
Department: UK&I Project & Development Services
Reports To: Head of Client Solutions (Sales and Strategy), Project & Development Services
Location: London, UK
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers, with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation. The firm is also recognised for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability.
Role Purpose
To support the UK & Ireland Project & Development Services team in managing and producing high-quality bid and pitch documentation. This role plays a key part in helping the business win new work and achieve regional and corporate objectives.
As a Bid Executive, you will be responsible for preparing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and tender submissions, including coordinating input from multiple stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining compliance with client requirements.
The Project & Development Services team is made up of experienced Technical Advisors and Project Managers delivering a full range of services from technical building analysis through to construction delivery across multiple sectors in the UK and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the bid/pitch process, managing input from various teams
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather required information
Produce high-quality client proposals including:
Bid/pitch submissions
Pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs)
Presentations and capability documents
Approved supplier list applications
Complete PQQs, EOIs and ITTs using standard company information
Coordinate document design and layout for submissions
Maintain and update the central library of standard bid information
Support Bid Managers and Senior Managers on live opportunities
Knowledge & Experience
1–2 years’ experience in bidding/pitching preferred
Understanding of professional services and/or property sector desirable
Experience coordinating bid processes across multiple stakeholders
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint
Good Excel skills with understanding of formulas
Adobe Creative Suite experience beneficial
High attention to detail with ability to interpret client requirements
Comfortable working across multiple teams and regions
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”