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Bids/Proposals Project Manager – Middle East (UK based)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | London, London, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Creative Design – who are we?

We are a multi-discipline, talented team of over 80 people, including UX/UI designers, graphic designers, animators, visualisers, real-time and web developers all over the globe. By harnessing outstanding, innovative, and creative talent, we transform the way our clients communicate, connect, and engage with their projects. We've successfully collaborated with SNC-Lavalin's clients including MoD, EDF, National Highways, Transport for London, HS2 and the Environment Agency to provide world-class solutions. People join our in-house agency to work on an exhilarating scope of projects, while having a positive impact on the world. We recognise that we work in a fast-paced environment. So, there are many ways we care for each other's wellbeing, from championing mental health to promoting flexible working and keeping active together.

Make great projects happen. If you want to support projects that create a better future for the planet and its people, it doesn't get much bigger than this. From Birmingham to Bangalore, Creative Design is an international team collaborating to bring tomorrow's spaces to life through pioneering digital solutions - from web and apps to virtual reality and the metaverse. When you join us, your problem-solving, people skills and ability to support and lead projects will put you right at the heart. Liaising between creatives, account managers and major clients, you'll help drive ground-breaking campaigns, like creating a new brand that aims to solve the UK's'housing crisis or developing a gamified e-learning experience for the government client.

Your role

  • Reporting to our Lead Project Manager, you'll plan and budget exciting projects from start through to delivery. You'll be our key contact with major clients and stakeholders and will build strong and long-lasting relationships through your excellent communication skills. You'll thrive in teams, working with PMs, AM's'and discipline leads to redefine approaches, costs and timelines.
  • The Bids /Proposal Project Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering high‑quality and compelling bids that support the organisation's growth strategy. This role ensures all bid activities are managed efficiently, deadlines are met, and submissions are aligned with client requirements and internal governance standards.
  • Lead the end-to-end management of ME of bid documentation production and some creative campaigns, including strategy, production, and delivery.
  • Develop and maintain detailed bid plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
  • Ensure bids are delivered on time, to a high standard, and in line with client instructions and evaluation criteria.
  • Act as the central point of contact for ME clients but based in the UK.
  • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  • Facilitate alignment between regional and global teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
  • Drive the adoption of tools and technologies that improve collaboration and project tracking.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to address them proactively.
  • Monitor and report on project performance using KPIs and dashboards.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to identify successes, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.
  • Provide data-driven insights to inform future creative strategies.
  • You will be UK based, but you will be working directly with our team based in Dubai, working with ME clients. This role will mean working with different time zones and teams, and understanding regional nuances.
Corporate Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155144

Salary range

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Sudhan Prabhu

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About you

  • Proven experience managing bids, tenders, or proposals in an in-house/creative agency or similar.
  • Excellent project management skills, with experience managing budgets, estimates and schedules.
  • Strong client management skills with the proven ability to add value.
  • Experience of work-winning/business development and building strong client relationships(look & feel, film/animation, supporting innovative assets).
  • Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional, global teams.
  • Experience of using monday.com would be a bonus but not essential.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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.

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.

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