Bid Manager

Bid Manager

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.

You will be working closely with regional win work/technical leads and business development & the engagement team across AtkinsRéalis PPS business and the wider organisation 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 the AtkinsRéalis win-work capability (people, processes, tools, information and governance).

Key ingredients of the role & Specific skills required:

The Bid Manager shall be responsible for the end to end bid management; capture, proposal preparation, post submission, and contract negotiation / handover phases of the bid, working under the direction of the Bid Director.

The Bid Manager shall 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 shall 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 Atkins for the opportunity.
• Facilitate stakeholder/competitor analysis exercises.
• Responsible for management of deliverables, version controls.
• Responsible for resourcing of tender.
• 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.

Specific Skills Required:

• 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?

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. 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/csr

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis.  It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below.

https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/

Additional Information:

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.

Learn more:

Link: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-uk-europe