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”