Bid Coordinator

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Bid Coordinator

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

The Role

Are you highly organised, proactive and looking to build a career in bid management? We are looking for a Bid Coordinator to join our Defence Nuclear Technology Solutions (DNTS) business and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of bids and proposals across a diverse portfolio of opportunities.

This is an exciting time to join us as we prepare to transition from KBR to Trinzic in January, creating a newly independent organisation with ambitious growth plans and a pivotal role in supporting the defence and nuclear sectors. As a Bid Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our business development activities, working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development, Commercial and Technical teams to help secure strategically important programmes for our customers.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in Bid Management, Capture Management or Business Development within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting Bid Managers with the coordination and delivery of bids from opportunity qualification through to submission.
• Maintaining bid schedules, action trackers and milestones, ensuring critical deadlines are met.
• Managing clarification processes, coordinating responses and tracking actions across multiple stakeholders.
• Organising and supporting bid kick-off meetings, workshops, reviews and governance sessions.
• Preparing agendas, meeting packs, minutes and action logs.
• Monitoring progress against bid plans and proactively following up on outstanding actions.
• Supporting the development of customer presentations, proposal documents and executive briefing materials.
• Coordinating contributions from technical, commercial, legal and operational teams.
• Managing document control, version management and proposal repositories.
• Supporting compliance reviews, proofreading and quality assurance activities.
• Maintaining bid libraries, templates, project references and reusable content.
• Assisting with lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in bid coordination, project coordination, proposal support, project administration or a similar business support role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Experience coordinating meetings, tracking actions and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels across an organisation.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience within the Defence, Nuclear, Engineering, Consultancy or Public Sector sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

Qualifications

Essential

• A-Levels, vocational qualification, or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable

• Degree in Business, Communications, Project Management or a related discipline.
• APMP Foundation certification, or an interest in working towards accreditation.
• Relevant business administration or project coordination qualifications.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a coordination role. It's an opportunity to develop your career within a growing bid and business development function, working alongside experienced professionals on complex and high-profile opportunities.

As we transition to Trinzic, you'll have the chance to be part of an organisation entering an exciting new chapter, helping to shape future growth while gaining valuable exposure to bid management, capture planning and strategic business development activities.

If you're an organised, motivated and eager to develop your career in a business-critical role, we would love to hear from you.

Location

Leatherhead - 3 days in the office (please note the Trinzic office will be relocating to Guildford in January 2028)

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the work, eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) is required. Restrictions relating to nationality and residency apply, and candidates must be a sole British national to be considered for this position.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact

Fraud Alert

As Trinzic prepares to launch as an independent company through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, job seekers may encounter fraudulent recruiting activity that improperly uses the names, logos, or branding of either Trinzic or KBR.
Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. 
 
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