Associate Director - Bidding (M4)

Mace Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Bid Manager to drive resource planning and enhance proposal quality. The ideal candidate has exceptional communication skills, experience in the Middle East construction industry, and is committed to continuous improvement. This role provides an opportunity to lead strategic pursuits while aligning with the company's goals for safety, integrity, and client focus.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Middle East in the construction industry is essential.
• Committed to continuous learning and best practice sharing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource planning and development across bidding teams.
• Drive large pursuits as lead bid manager, overseeing quality checks.
• Elevate proposal quality through creativity and client-focused storytelling.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree qualification

CIM level 5

APMP professional accreditation

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The opportunity

Influences bidding strategy, ensuring effective implementation of industry-leading bids, pitches and proposals, including associated digital and video editorial, in support of the Mace Group business plan targets and aspirations.

To lead resource planning and the delivery of bids and proposals, following the Mace bid process, to deliver high quality and accurate tender responses in line with the company’s brand, position and processes.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Partnering with SLT to set priorities and drive inclusive growth. Leading resource planning and development across bidding teams, managing 10–12 submissions simultaneously and supporting team members.
• Driving large pursuits as lead bid manager, overseeing quality checks, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement. Championing market insights and evolving bid practices to deliver proactive strategies that meet client needs and unlock opportunities.
• Elevating proposal quality through creativity, compliance and client-focused storytelling.
• Embedding continuous learning and best practice sharing, while supporting purpose-led growth, client experience, brand visibility and net-zero goals.

You’ll need to have:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, adaptable approach to shifting priorities and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Committed to continuous learning, and best practice sharing.
• A relevant degree qualification. CIM level 5 and APMP professional accreditation is an advantage.
• Experience working in the Middle East in the construction industry is essential for this role.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.