Deputy Bid Manager, London - UK, United Kingdom

Job Summary

This person will work closely with the Bid Manager/Positioning Lead to prepare and develop work winning plans. This person will support the bid, developing requirements from client intelligence and issued bid documents. He/she will be charged with assisting to devising a bid programme, agreeing key deliverables, managing inputs from Subject Matter Experts and driving progress through to successful submission. The DBM will work collaboratively with technical leads, members of the End Market teams, Bid Studio writers, graphic designers and the Bid Studio leadership team. The DBM will manage databases, client portals and internal tender sharepoint sites throughout the whole lifecycle of opportunities.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with all parties to deliver winning submissions
• Promote a culture of success and drive a winning strategy
• Assist in leading an effective bid team, identify and brief contributors from across the business and help manage, motivate and support them throughout the programme
• Help to facilitate workshops/planning meetings including working with key proposal contributors to establish a clear win strategy and develop storyboard content
• Assist the Bid Manager in managing the compliance and overseeing reviews of the quality and commercial content
• Gather essential client information from the Strategy & Growth team. Driving the process to research the client’s aspirations and sharing this knowledge and intelligence with the team.
• Promote the use of AECOM’s work winning processes and tools
• Assist in developing the requirements for each bid in a clear and easy-to-understand way
• Contribute to preparing and managing the bid budget
• Manage and maintain version control for bid documents and issuing them to the appropriate functions for response/review/signature in line with the bid programme
• Instill a culture where others share knowledge, insights and learning
• Identify and share lessons learned as inputs to the continuous improvement of the Bid Studio’s process and tools
• Support the Head of Bid Management and Coordination to drive professionalism and efficiency in the Bid Studio and on the bids on which it works.
• Promote the development of (a) people and (b) the behavior and culture necessary to win, including supporting junior colleagues to develop their bidding skills
• Train teams to prepare for client interviews and presentations

Specific Skills Required:

• Use this field to enter mandatory and specific skills required for your position.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word,
• Strong Visio skills preferred
• In design knowledge preferred
• Client portals management

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a Bid co-ordination post
• Experience in an engineering bidding field ideally consultancy however construction would also be considered
• Knowledgeable in bid management processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent preferred but not essential

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Business Development

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Kingdom

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 213245BR

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.