Bid and Proposal Apprentice
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | M50 3XP |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9360 |
Summary
Bid and Proposals Apprentice
We're looking for a Bid and Proposals Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Manchester, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Bid and Proposals Coordinator.
Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.
Location: Salford, Manchester
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £20,800
Start Date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does an apprenticeship work?
As a Bid and Proposals Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Bid and Proposals Coordinator, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the BID team to support bid managers with the coordination and administration of tender activities.
Your day to day will include:
-Assist in compiling high‑quality bid content, such as case studies, CVs, and evidence packs.
-Liaise with internal teams to gather information and support the development of compliant, compelling submissions
-Managing bid related communications - such as client tender clarifications
-Engage in structured learning as part of the Level 3 Bid & Proposal Co‑ordinator Apprenticeship
What are we looking for?
The role of Bid and Proposals Apprentice is great for you if you:
-Have GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English
-Are willing to learn
-Self-motivated, punctual and organised
-Able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
We're looking for a Bid and Proposals Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Manchester, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Bid and Proposals Coordinator.
Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.
Location: Salford, Manchester
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £20,800
Start Date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does an apprenticeship work?
As a Bid and Proposals Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Bid and Proposals Coordinator, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the BID team to support bid managers with the coordination and administration of tender activities.
Your day to day will include:
-Assist in compiling high‑quality bid content, such as case studies, CVs, and evidence packs.
-Liaise with internal teams to gather information and support the development of compliant, compelling submissions
-Managing bid related communications - such as client tender clarifications
-Engage in structured learning as part of the Level 3 Bid & Proposal Co‑ordinator Apprenticeship
What are we looking for?
The role of Bid and Proposals Apprentice is great for you if you:
-Have GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English
-Are willing to learn
-Self-motivated, punctual and organised
-Able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.