Business Development and Proposals Coordinator

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a business development and proposals coordinator for a permanent position in our UK office in Otley, 10 miles northwest of Leeds.

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Otley, Leeds, UK

Salary: Attractive

About Roughan & O’Donovan

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is one of the leading, privately owned civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancies in the UK and Ireland. We plan, design and manage major infrastructure projects.

Founded in Dublin in 1974, we are a growing company, with four offices across the UK and Ireland.

We take a hands-on, director-led approach to our projects and operations, working closely with our clients and stakeholders to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions. Much of our work is repeat business, generated through established, high-trust relationships.

We care about our staff and invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of their career development.

Our UK office opened in 2019 and is enjoying a period of strong growth due to our healthy pipeline of projects.

About the role

As business development and proposals coordinator, you will support our regional director, providing assistance in identifying new business opportunities and contributing to new work proposals.

The role is suited to an energetic, enthusiastic individual keen to apply and develop their skills in business development, market research and bid coordination.

Responsibilities

Actively manage and maintain our client relationship management (CRM) system
Monitor our market intelligence feeds and portals
Research and track future work opportunities
Contribute to the development of bids
Effectively coordinate bid opportunities, including organising meetings, managing the storage of tender updates and clarifications, and uploading tender responses and queries

Essential

Highly organised
Good attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
Good planning and prioritising skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent communication and time management skills
Fluent in spoken and written English
Good interpersonal skills
A diligent and flexible approach to work
Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline
Experience in a winning work/bid coordination/marketing
Experience in the construction industry

Why apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking company. You will work with a highly motivated and committed team delivering an interesting range of civil and structural engineering projects, predominantly within the roads and bridges sectors.

Our Otley office is in a converted mill, in a picturesque, wooded environment alongside the River Wharfe. It is accessible by public transport and by car and is only 10 mins drive from Leeds Bradford Airport.

ROD offers a friendly and supportive working environment where staff are respected, and their aspirations nurtured. Our social committee organises and runs social events throughout the year.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Contributory pension
Free onsite parking
Tailored training opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Programme

To apply

Address your cover letter to Human Resources

Apply by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/fVGg7

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. For compliance purposes, Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising from the recruitment process. Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of a candidate(s) being hired.