Bid Manager - Major Pursuits

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm seeks an experienced Bid Manager to lead high-stakes pursuits. The ideal candidate will manage complex bid processes and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to secure critical contracts. Candidates should have over five years of experience in bid management, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills while thriving in high-pressure environments.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in pursuit capture and bid management of high-value contracts (£35M+).
• Experience in managing major bids through the full lifecycle.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and execution of win strategies for bids.
• Manage end-to-end bid delivery.
• Coach teams on win strategy development and bid writing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management mindset

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

High-pressure performance

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Overview

Bid Manager, Major Pursuits
Location flexible, United Kingdom — Full-time

We’re looking for an exceptional Bid Manager to join AECOM's regional Major Pursuits Team, leading as a senior work-winner on high-stakes pursuits across our markets of operation. This is an enterprise-critical role for someone who thrives in complex, high-pressure environments and consistently delivers excellence. You will be at the forefront of early capture and positioning, driving pursuit strategy and leading multi-disciplinary teams to secure enterprise-critical contracts. These pursuits are central to AECOM's strategic growth and delivery of transformational projects across the UK&I. To excel in this role, you must be a natural leader with a project management mindset and a high level of emotional intelligence - able to navigate diverse stakeholder dynamics, build trust and inspire teams under pressure. You\u2019ll bring at least five years of direct experience in pursuit capture and bid management of high-value contracts (£35M+), with a track record of success across multiple dimensions: winning work, improving business processes, growing personally and enabling the development of others.

Responsibilities

• Strategic capture & positioning
• Collaborate with client account teams to gather intelligence and develop capture plans
• Lead creation and execution of win strategies, from early positioning through to bid, interview and debrief
• Engage early with Marketing teams to support positioning campaigns
• Bid leadership & delivery
• Partner with capture managers and business leads to manage end-to-end bid delivery
• Mobilise and coordinate technical, commercial, legal, risk, quality and work winning resources
• Delegate effectively to bid coordinators, designers and other specialists, providing clear direction and ongoing support
• Team facilitation & coaching
• Plan and facilitate bid workshops and reviews
• Coach teams on win strategy development, answer planning and bid writing
• Lead interview preparation and presentation coaching, engaging specialist external partners where more complex coaching is beneficial
• Quality & commercial bid management
• Manage development of answer plans, responses, quality reviews and contributor guidance
• Facilitate commercial strategy and pricing workshops with specialist contributors
• Ensure full understanding and communication of bid scope and documentation, with a clear bid team comms plan developed and communicated effectively
• Bid infrastructure & communication
• Set up bid platforms, folder structures, RAG deliverables trackers and bid programs
• Maintain regular progress updates and ensure clear communication across the team
• Identify, communicate and address risks to winning, working closely with the capture manager to resolve challenges
• Previous experience managing major bids (£35M+) through the full lifecycle within the built environment sector
• Self-motivated, collaborative and adaptable, with a positive attitude and a commitment to team success
• Exceptional planning, bid management and organisational skills
• Effective communication skills with emotional intelligence and the ability to engage confidently at all levels
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
• Sharp attention-to-detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable consulting with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with relevant AI tools

Qualifications

• Degree-level education, or equivalent experience & qualifications

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you

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About AECOM: AECOM is the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity: You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\'re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.