Business Development Coordinator

Business Development Coordinator, London

BIG’s London Studio is looking for an ambitious and highly organised Business Development Coordinator to join our team.

Working as part of the studio’s International Business Development team, you will contribute to the pursuit of new business across SWANA / the Gulf, Ireland and select other markets, from early-stage client opportunities and competitions through to formal PQQs, RFQs and RFPs.

You will work closely with the Director of Business Development, Business Development Manager, Partners and selected architectural staff to coordinate and produce compelling proposals, presentations and other work-winning material, while helping to identify, assess and progress new opportunities.

The role spans business development, bid coordination, writing and editing, graphic production, and data management, with the successful candidate working across multiple projects, teams and markets in an international and highly creative environment. 

Primary areas of responsibility:

• Support the pursuit of new business and the positioning of BIG across SWANA / the Gulf, Ireland and the UK
• Conduct research and assess potential new opportunities and clients, and contribute to the development and tracking of the business development pipeline
• Coordinate and produce submissions, including PQQs, RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals, presentations and pitch materials in coordination with the wider Business Development and Bidding team
• Develop and maintain high-quality business development collateral, including project sheets, CVs, portfolios, credentials and presentation material
• Produce, edit and organise written and graphic content, ensuring submissions are clear, accurate, compelling and consistent with BIG’s visual identity
• Help maintain BIG’s CRM and project databases, including Salesforce, OpenAsset and Airtable, ensuring information is accurate, consistent and up-to-date
• Support client, consultant and collaborator engagement through meetings, presentations, office tours and relationship development
• Coordinate with BIG’s local project teams, specialist disciplines, global Business Development and Communications teams, and external consultants as required

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor degree in Architecture, Design, Urban Studies, Communications, Business or a related field, with 1–2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within architecture, design, construction or the wider built environment
• A strong interest in architecture, design, business development and market research, particularly across the London studio’s core markets
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate architectural and technical ideas clearly and accurately
• Strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong graphic and document-production skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, and Microsoft Office (please demonstrate in your portfolio / work examples)
• An understanding of the project lifecycle, procurement and competitions, as well as direct experience responding to PQQs, RFQs, RFPs and client proposals is be an advantage
• Experience with CRM or project databases; knowledge of Salesforce, OpenAsset or Airtable is an advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English; additional languages (e.g. Arabic) are an asset

Application: 

Please upload your CV and any relevant references. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements. Salary will be subject to experience and qualifications. Relevant applicants will be interviewed on an on-going basis, as we are seeking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible.  

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we value, celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.