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.