Strategic Pursuits & Bids Lead

Arup; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Pursuits & Bids Senior Specialist to manage bids of moderate complexity and support larger pursuits. You'll shape strategies, coordinate bid teams, and ensure timely delivery across SEA with Bid Directors and multidisciplinary teams.

A degree in engineering, architecture, commerce, marketing, or communications is required, with five+ years in bids. You will use CRM, SharePoint, and AI-enabled tools to craft high-quality proposals and drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ relevant experience in a pursuits and bids role within the AEC industry or a similar sector.
• Strong proposal planning, writing, editing and quality-review skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape pursuit strategies and translate them into structured bid plans, clear win themes and compelling, client-focused proposals.
• Manage key stages of the bid process, including schedules, compliance, proposal development, reviews and submission delivery.
• Facilitate structured proposal reviews, coordinate feedback and ensure actions are addressed ahead of submission, while supporting presentation and interview preparation.
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders, guiding contributors and helping maintain quality and momentum throughout the pursuit.
• Develop expertise across the lifecycle, with opportunities to support bids across SEA, coach less-experienced colleagues.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal writing

Stakeholder coordination

CRM proficiency

SharePoint

Copilot AI tools

Education

Degree in engineering/architecture/commerce/marketing/communications

Job description

Arup is seeking a Pursuits & Bids Senior Specialist to manage bids of moderate complexity and support larger pursuits. You'll shape strategies, coordinate bid teams, and ensure timely delivery across SEA with Bid Directors and multidisciplinary teams.

A degree in engineering, architecture, commerce, marketing, or communications is required, with five+ years in bids. You will use CRM, SharePoint, and AI-enabled tools to craft high-quality proposals and drive successful outcomes.