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Job Description
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 is key in driving pursuit strategy, managing end-to-end bid processes, and promoting best practices and continuous improvement across the UK and Ireland.
The main priority of the Senior Bid Manager 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), although other bids may also be included depending on business needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Senior Bid Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of major and strategic bids across the full lifecycle, from early positioning through to submission, interview preparation and post-bid review. The role will work collaboratively with the capture manager, technical leads, identified members of the bid team, operational colleagues, writers (where appropriate) and graphics team. You will play a key role in driving winning strategies, ensuring high-quality outputs and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING

• Capture and share lessons learned and client feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, creativity and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Maintain and update Salesforce records to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support team projects to improve bidding across B+P (eg. Oscar (our AI tool), model answers library and bid training for technical staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum five years experience in bid management in similar market sectors/industry, with evidence of leading significant/strategic bids within the UK and Ireland.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with experience of managing multi-disciplinary proposals of a high strategic value.
• An eye for detail, not accepting second best and taking personal pride and responsibility for all aspects within their control.
• A flexible, but methodical approach to supporting bidding activities across the UK and Ireland.
• The ability to work professionally and collaboratively and build credibility with colleagues at all levels within the business.
• The ability to collaborate with internal clients and to tactfully, but effectively pursue others for contributions as needed.
• The ability to work positively under pressure and deliver quality output to deadlines, inspiring team members to work effectively within the bid team.
• An experienced and efficient multi-tasker.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A working knowledge of Adobe InDesign.
• Desirable: APMP certification.
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