With over 450 employees in seven global offices – from Amsterdam to Austin, Hong Kong to Dubai – UNS is more than an architecture firm. We’re a collective of thinkers, problem solvers, and creative minds working across disciplines to shape a better world. Whether it’s cities or airports, bridges or brands, we design solutions that address real societal challenges.
For our headquarters in Amsterdam, we are looking for a highly organized and proactive Business Development Officer to join our Business Development team. This role is primarily focused on managing the end-to-end bid process, coordinating bid teams, and ensuring the timely creation of compliant, high-quality proposals and winning pitches.
As part of the central Business Development team in Amsterdam, you will play a crucial role in securing international architectural projects. You will collaborate closely with partners, directors, and design teams, requiring a hands-on, team-oriented approach, as well as the flexibility and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
To be successful in this role, you possess excellent project management skills, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to understand the nuances of the architecture and real estate industries. You have outstanding writing and editing capabilities to craft compelling narratives. To keep up with the dynamic nature of our work, you are highly organized, excel at prioritizing tasks, and can work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Team
You will be part of the Strategic Development team, a global team based in Amsterdam, with strong ties to our international offices. The team of 21 professionals is responsible for brand positioning, communication, business development, content creation, media, and marketing. You will report to the Business Development Manager.
Responsibilities
Reviewing RFPs, RFQs, and tender documents to extract key requirements and develop clear bid strategies, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinating the complete bid process, managing input from internal design teams and external consultants to ensure a tailored and compliant response.
Producing, editing, and formatting persuasive and detailed proposals tailored to specific clients and their unique needs.
Managing all tender queries and clarifications in a highly professional manner.
Liaising with external suppliers, vendors, and engineering sub-consultants throughout the bid process to gather necessary documentation.
Monitoring procurement portals regularly for new leads and relevant opportunities.
Reviewing bid documents and compiling content from previous successful bids, utilizing our central bid library and best practice systems.
Working closely with the wider international Business Development team to ensure the central bid library is kept up to date, bids are filed correctly, and unique questions are captured for future use.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant working experience in bid coordination, proposal management, or a similar field (Architecture, Engineering, or Real Estate preferred).
University degree in Communications, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field.
Proven track record in coordinating complex bids and producing winning proposals in competitive markets.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a structured approach to project management.
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive content for bids and supporting documentation.
Experience with CRM systems, specifically Salesforce and OpenAsset, is a plus.
Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically InDesign) to format, design, and produce high-quality bid documents.
Stress resistance, self-discipline, and a proactive, hands-on mentality.
Fluent (written and spoken) English is required; proficiency in Dutch or other languages is a strong advantage.
When you work at UNS:
The opportunity to work on diverse national and international projects in an inspiring work environment, located in the heart of Amsterdam.
The chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects that combine design, innovation, and sustainability.
Collaboration with an ambitious, international team that values your ideas and contributions.
A wide range of professional development opportunities to support personal growth.
Space to contribute, develop, and realize your own ideas.
30 vacation days per year (based on a full-time contract).
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your CV/resume and a short motivation letter.
We’ve always thrived on thinking differently — because that’s where true progress lies. We look beyond architecture. We explore limitless ideas. We discover unseen potential. We are UNS, we see what others miss.
The best ideas are born from collaboration. With seven offices spanning four continents, our dedicated teams are not afraid to challenge themselves, our clients and our collaborators to go beyond the predictable. In this quest, we uncover hidden opportunities to transform the built environment all around the world.
Our studio is fueled by a passion to question and provoke. Our melting pot of expertises leads to interwoven design and consultancy solutions that deliver beyond the brief.
Join us on a journey where perspective is everything and where the usual angles are just the starting point.
