Senior Bid Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Bid Manager role at AECOM We are looking for a Senior Bid Manager to join AECOM’s Buildings & Places Pursuits Team, leading the development of strategic, high-value bids across our markets. This role drives pursuit strategy, end-to-end bid processes, and continuous improvement across the UK and Ireland. The main priority is to lead the management of some of our largest and most strategic bids, as prioritised by B+P leadership and the work winning lead, from capture through to post-submission. These will predominantly be Enterprise Critical Pursuits (ECP) Tier 2 bids (valued between $20 million and $50 million net revenue). Responsibilities Bid leadership and strategy : Lead the bid process from capture and win strategy development through to final submission and debrief in line with AECOM best practice process; tailored to the requirements of each specific bid. Bid leadership and strategy : Develop and implement pursuit plans aligned with sector strategy and client needs. Bid leadership and strategy : Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to define win themes, value propositions and develop storyboard content. Bid leadership and strategy : Support bid strategy development through market, client and competitor analysis. Bid management and execution : Create and manage bid programmes in a clear and understandable way, ensuring timely delivery of compliant, high-quality submissions. Bid management and execution : Coordinate and motivate bid teams (multi-disciplinary), briefing contributors across the business and supporting them throughout the bid. Bid management and execution : Oversee content development, including writing, formatting and graphics, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement : Work closely with capture managers, sector leads, CAMs, marketing and graphics teams to align efforts and share insights. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement : Engage internal stakeholders to gather client intelligence and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement : Represent the work winning team within B+P, promoting best practices and resources. Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing : Capture and share lessons learned and client feedback to drive continuous improvement. Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing : Promote collaboration, creativity and knowledge sharing across the team. Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing : Maintain and update Salesforce records to support data-driven decision-making. Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing : Support team projects to improve bidding across B+P (e.g., Oscar, model answers library and bid training for technical staff). Team development and leadership : Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture; mentor junior staff through coaching and skills development. Team development and leadership : Identify training needs and support the professional growth of team members. Team development and leadership : Escalate risks appropriately and maintain a calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure. Team development and leadership : Oversee robust quality reviews to ensure our technical responses align to client requirements. Team development and leadership : Manage bid governance tasks, ensuring compliance with legal, commercial and client requirements. Team development and leadership : Ensure full adherence to ECP Tier 2 process, including formation of the ECP board and use of best practice tools as outlined in the ECP playbook. Team development and leadership : Maintain version control and manage document workflows throughout the bid lifecycle. Team development and leadership : Anticipate and mitigate risks, escalating issues to appropriate leadership. Team development and leadership : Promote the use of AECOM bidding processes and tools to enable capture managers to pursue opportunities independently when appropriate. Qualifications Minimum requirements : Minimum five years’ experience in bid management in similar market sectors, with evidence of leading significant/strategic bids within the UK and Ireland. Minimum requirements : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience managing multi-disciplinary proposals of high strategic value. Minimum requirements : Attention to detail and ownership of all aspects within control. Minimum requirements : Flexible, methodical approach to supporting bidding activities across the UK and Ireland. Minimum requirements : Ability to work professionally and collaboratively and build credibility with colleagues at all levels. Minimum requirements : Ability to collaborate with internal clients and tactfully pursue contributions as needed. Minimum requirements : Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality output to deadlines, inspiring team members. Minimum requirements : Experienced and efficient multi-tasker. Specific skills : Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Specific skills : Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign. Specific skills (Desirable): APMP certification. Additional Information About AECOM: AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. A Fortune 500 firm, with revenue in fiscal year 2023, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG priorities. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity: We offer hybrid work options and a culture that supports integrity, entrepreneurship and collaboration. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. 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