A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Urban Studies, Communications, Business, or a related field, with 1–2 years of relevant professional experience; experience in architecture, design, construction, or the wider built environment is ideal.
A strong interest in architecture, design, business development, and market research, particularly across the London studio's core markets.
Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate architectural and technical ideas clearly and accurately.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive and collaborative approach, confidence taking ownership of tasks, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong graphic and document-production skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, and Microsoft Office; applicants should demonstrate these skills in a portfolio or work examples.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Responsibilities
Support the pursuit of new business and BIG's positioning across SWANA/the Gulf, Ireland, and the UK.
Research and assess potential new opportunities and clients, and contribute to developing and tracking 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 business-development collateral, including project sheets, CVs, portfolios, credentials, and presentation material.
Produce, edit, and organize 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.
Desired Qualifications
An understanding of the project lifecycle, procurement, and competitions, and direct experience responding to PQQs, RFQs, RFPs, and client proposals.
Experience with CRM or project databases; knowledge of Salesforce, OpenAsset, or Airtable.
Additional languages, such as Arabic.
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.