Bid Manager

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Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

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To support further growth, we’re recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager to be responsible for managing bids through the win-work lifecycle and successfully on to contract with our clients.You will be working closely with regional win work/technical leads and business development & the engagement team across AtkinsRéalis UK+I to produce compelling bids. As a member of the central Bid Management team, you will also be responsible for contributing to the continuous improvement of our win-work capability (people, processes, tools, information and governance).

This role also comes with the opportunity to line manage a small team in the UK and India, maintaining a strong focus on career development and high performance to ensure efficient resourcing on smaller bid management activities.

Your purpose:

The Bid Manager will be responsible for the day to-day management of the bid during the capture, proposal preparation, post submission, and contract negotiation / handover phases of the bid, working under the direction of the Bid Director. The Bid Manager will develop the bid plan and be responsible for delivery of the bid on time and to budget, ensuring that the tender requirements are fully understood and communicated to the team, and for ensuring the submission of a compliant bid response. The Bid Manager will be the custodian of the bid process and shall ensure the bid satisfies the requirements of our win work business management system (BMS).

• Responsible for managing the overall bid submission ensuring the bidding process is followed. Responsible for ensuring production of Quality Submission (engaging with graphics team). Work with Bid Director to develop bid programme. Produce the Capture Management Plan Toolkit.
• Leads Capture Activities, including the Go No Go process. Complete Project Risk Categorisation Tool (PRCT) to establish risk level. Ensure the bid proposition harmonises with known client needs (win themes). Engage with Client Director to ensure all relevant client intelligence is included in planning stage.
• Owner of Bid Management Plan. Plan out the bid meetings and workshops. Develop Communications Plan with Bid Director - produce a Briefing Paper for stakeholders. Develop Win Themes and SWOT analysis. Responsible for compliance with corporate bid processes.
• Develop engagement plan / positioning strategy with Client team. Take responsibility for bid production process. Single point of contact for client bid info. Manage/carry out research activities - support Market Sounding - either attend or understand output from bidder’s day or client meeting to gain more information and position AtkinsRéalis for the opportunity.
• Facilitate stakeholder/competitor analysis exercises. Responsible for management of deliverables, version controls. Responsible for resourcing of tender.
• Author key organisational responses to quality questions
• Use AI to improve and review quality responses
• Keeps Client Director informed and invited to all reviews and workshops. Working with the Commercial lead - develop risk register, co-ordinate commercial strategy paper. Post contract award, the Bid Manager is responsible for ensuring a detailed handover to the Project Manager.

What you can bring:

• Experience and desire to line manage.
• A strong communicator with a flexible range of communication styles.
• Able to evaluate, monitor and present ideas and data.
• Analytical with solid organisational skills, scheduling and prioritising activities.
• A flexible but methodical approach to supporting bids.
• Demonstrates flexibility and strong multi-tasking.
• Comfortable and effective when working across all levels of an organisation.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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