Bid And Proposals Apprenticeship

STRUCTURE TONE LTD

London (EC4N 6HL)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 6 May 2026

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Summary

As a bid and Proposals Apprentice, you'll help us prepare and submit winning bids for major construction projects. We'll teach you how to analyse client tender information for commercial construction opportunities right across London. This role suits an organised person, eager to learn the competitive bid process inside out.

Wage

£28,000 a year

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Training course
Bid and proposal co-ordinator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Tackle Prequalification Questionnaires (PQQ): Help us complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires. You'll gather the early details we need to get on the shortlist
  • Build bids: Help create bid documents. This includes writing content and designing presentation graphics that hit the client's brief
  • Coordinate the team: Chase up input from our technical and commercial staff. You'll also join project launch meetings, workshops and interview prep sessions
  • Manage content: Keep our library of bid and PQQ materials up to date. This covers things like past case studies and staff CVs and general answers to PQQ questions
  • Support marketing: Put together event invites and draft social media posts
  • Update systems: Keep project management tools like Salesforce and OpenAsset accurate. As well as uploading complete PQQ and Bids
  • Ensure compliance: Check the bids and PQQ’s you work on. You'll need to make sure everything you touch lines up perfectly with the client's strict guidance
  • Write and edit: Draft and proofread proposal content so it reads clearly and answers the exam question
  • Learn the software: Get hands-on with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint to design professional layouts
  • Nail your apprenticeship: Complete your learning modules. Apply them directly to your day job

Where you'll work

80 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6HL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

JC TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTD

Training course

Bid and proposal co-ordinator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple activities simultaneously and prioritise own and others workloads
  • Ability to meet defined deadlines and set own milestones to manage workload
  • Ability to create and utilise a bid plan timetable and responsibility matrix, supporting virtual team adherence to process
  • Contribute to proposal project timetable including the timely collection of data from various parties including sub-contractors, consultants and internal subject experts
  • Ability to meet bid submission deadlines according to guidelines / instructions
  • Logging and capture of all proposal data in central repository
  • Able to maintain a healthy work life balance and understand the reasons why it is important to do so
  • Maintain compliance matrices to ensure compliance to all questions Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • Ability to proof read with an eye for detail
  • Good creative writing skills and good grammar/authoring
  • Collate proposal documents using library/information stores, search engines/corporate directories
  • Ability to use a range of tools, methods and search engines, to analyse and assimilate data, such as competitor analysis or customer research
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate professionally with colleagues at all levels of the business
  • Liaise with sales/legal/finance teams and other virtual team members as necessary
  • The importance of putting the customer first and tailoring bid documents to their needs, wants and requirements
  • Work and engage with colleagues and virtual teams, leveraging relationships and networks to support information gathering and writing
  • Build relationships with colleagues and subject matter experts across the business, learning the go to people and how to manage their input
  • Build rapport and trust

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Time Management
  • Deadline Driven

Other requirements

An interest in construction or business administration.

About this employer

Structure Tone offers an exciting and supportive environment for apprentices looking to build a career in the construction and project management industry. As part of a globally respected construction management company, apprentices are exposed to high-profile projects across commercial, retail, and corporate sectors, gaining hands-on experience while learning from industry experts. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture that values fresh ideas and invests in your development through structured training, mentorship, and real responsibility from day one. For someone eager to grow, develop practical skills, and see the impact of their work on iconic London spaces, Structure Tone provides a dynamic and inspiring place to start your career.

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Company benefits

  • 28 days holiday
  • 1 Wellness Day
  • 1 Volunteering Day
  • Company Sick Pay
  • High Street Voucher Scheme
  • Private Medical and Cash Plan
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Home and Tech Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Memberships  

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion, individuals typically progress into a Bid Coordinator or Junior Bid Manager role, where you take greater ownership of managing smaller tenders and supporting complex submissions. With experience, this can lead to becoming a Bid Manager or Senior Proposal Manager, responsible for leading high-value bids, shaping win strategies, and collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Over time, further progression may include roles such as Head of Bids, where strategic decision-making, team leadership, and revenue growth become key responsibilities. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STRUCTURE TONE LTD

Yvonne Worth

yvonne.worth@structuretone.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030170.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026