Bid Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Bid Manager in Cheltenham, England, who will manage bids for our Secure Government Market clients. This role entails collaborating with technical experts and business development teams to ensure compelling bid submissions. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of delivering successful bids and excellent communication skills.

The company offers a flexible working culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience of successfully delivering bids, from inception to feedback.
• Experience with structured bid processes like Shipley.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid from capture through to delivery.
• Develop the overall Bid Plan with the Bid Director.
• Facilitate stakeholder analysis and manage bid teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Office365

MS Project

CRM

Job description

Overview

You might know us for the great work we do across our Defence and Security clients. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Our opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join our team, focused on bidding into our Secure Government Market clients. This role will ensure our bids run in accordance with our bid strategy while applying best practice and compliance with the AtkinsRéalis processes. You will be working closely with technical experts, consultants and business development staff across our organisation to produce compelling, winning bids. As a member of the win work team, you will also be responsible for contributing to the continuous improvement of our win-work capability (people, processes, tools, information and governance). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager, with an interest in Secure Government Market to make an impact on the growth of our business.

Your role

• Working under the direction of the Bid Director, the Bid Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the bid from capture to handover to delivery. Own the Bid Management Plan and bid budget.
• Plan and schedule all required meetings and workshops.
• Develop the overall Bid Plan in collaboration with the Bid Director.
• Engage with Client Director/Manager to ensure all relevant client intelligence is included in the planning stage.
• Work with Client Directors/Managers and wider account teams to develop Win Themes, translating them into a clearly defined storyboard and more detailed question by question wireframes.
• Facilitate stakeholder/competitor analysis exercises.
• Take responsibility for building the appropriate bid team from across our business.
• Oversee the production and review of the commercial and pricing model as part of the bid process.
• Responsible for managing the bid in accordance with the Shipley process, applying best practice.
• Adhere to corporate bid processes, organising technical, financial, commercial reviews alongside stage gate reviews with appropriate business approvals.
• Maintain corporate data related to the opportunity (CRM) – including dates, revenue value, revenue split by capability and probability.
• Post contract award, ensure a detailed handover to the Project Manager and filing of information.

About You

• Experience of successfully delivering bids, from early inception and client information capture, through PQQ and ITT stage, onto client interviews, feedback and lessons learned.
• Experience of structured bid processes, for example the Shipley bid process, and using these to produce high quality bid submissions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate well at all levels and in all forums from one to one to group workshops and facilitation.
• Ability to maximise the use of tools such as Office365, MS Project, CRM and industry recognised sales techniques such as Miller Heiman.
• Experience liaising with external and internal contacts at a range of levels.
• Commercial awareness / understanding.
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Ways to stand out

• APMP certification or equivalent is advantageous.
• Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation.
• Experience with proposal automation tools.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Equal opportunity statement

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.