Preconstruction Graphic Designer

Job Description

We are recruiting a graphic designer to support our pre-construction and bid activities. This role is ideal for a candidate who is self-motivated, creative with a keen eye for aesthetics, is customer-focused and demonstrates an ability to solve problems.

Key Requirements

Core Skill Set

• The ability to work as part of a team delivering high-quality, visually engaging bid submissions

• Intermediate to advanced level Adobe CS3 – Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

• Sets the standard in terms of presentation

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience within a professional graphic design environment, ideally with some exposure to construction, engineering, infrastructure, or professional services sectors

• Experience producing professional presentations, proposals, or other corporate design materials is highly desirable

Education

• Bachelor’s degree level education equivalent to EQF Level 6 preferred in graphic design, however other educational backgrounds will be considered

As a member of the bid team, you will be required to have an open and adaptable approach to developing solutions, together with excellent communication and collaboration skills. We need people who can distil complex engineering concepts into precise, attractive documentation with our customers in mind. You will be a key member of the bid team, shaping winning responses.

The role will be based in our Copenhagen Office in Hoje Taastrup 2630, working within bid management, in the preconstruction department, supporting projects across the European region.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing the proposal structure and technical content, with responsibilities outlined, but not limited to the below:

• Develop and finalise high quality bid responses to meet the deadlines of the bid

• The ability to work as part of a team and extract accurate, high-quality information from all bid stakeholders leading to the production of a comprehensive bid response is essential

• Ensuring consistency of approach across the bid team, updating templates in line with the latest company guidelines and producing new approaches based on varying client base

• Comply with proposals development process, bid management standard operating procedure and programme defined by the bid lead

• Produce presentations and information for team members to use and present to clients, using PowerPoint

• Develop a suite of best practice case studies, standard sections for submissions, key events etc

• Attend all workshops and meetings as requested by the bid lead

• Collaborate with section owners to develop summary documentation including reviewing relevant images, figures, graphics etc.

• Assist when needed with the production of presentations and other written material, internal team handovers and all supporting documentation, ensuring a cohesive and consistent approach

• Integrate review comments into the developing responses

• Finalise bid submissions by the programme deadlines

• Contribute to the development of case studies and documents associated with work winning in collaboration with the wider preconstruction business unit.

• Complete project, framework, or business/function case studies as requested. This may require site visits and visits to other offices

• Assist other offices, completing bids when workload in region allows

Understanding what Collen offers

• Understand what differentiates Collen. Keep up to date with developments and innovations across the company and integrate the latest thinking into bid responses

• Develop case studies, and a library of useful information to express what is great about Collen

Other duties

• Complete work for other ad hoc requests to support the region, as agreed with line manager

• Contribute to any post bid lessons learnt exercises

Other requirements

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

• Danish, Swedish, Finnish or other European language is beneficial

• Right to work in Denmark preferred. Support with permit application process will be provided

• Periodic travel will be required throughout Europe

Why Collen?

• Work as part of a diverse team delivering exceptional quality work. Work on projects and with colleagues across Europe, growing and developing the business.

• Join an established business with over 200 years’ experience delivering construction projects

• Hybrid working with flexibility built in

• Opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting projects across Europe, working with engaged enthusiastic colleagues and for some of the biggest global brands.

• Access to the latest design tools, software licenses, and continued professional development

• The opportunity to shape a role with real scope for development bid management or the wider graphic design and marketing team

Summary of skills

• Excellent communicator

• Willingness to take ownership of the compilation of complex bids

• A high attention to detail with keen eye for production of high-quality documentation and producing an excellent finished product

• Deadline driven with strong and effective time management skills

• Thrive in a busy environment whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload

• Proven bid team involvement (beneficial, not essential)

• Interest in Graphical presentation & branding

Interested in this role in Copenhagen? If you are ready to join our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Do you have questions before applying? Contact Hiring Manager Owain James, +45 52 39 24 04 between 0900 and 1600 DK time.

Please note:

• We only accept applications through the job advert or website

• Please tell us about your relevant experience and why you would like to join Collen

• Recruitment Agency support is not required for this role. We kindly ask agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.