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AECOM Proposal/Bid Coordinator in Manchester, United Kingdom
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
The Proposal/Bid Coordinator is a key part of AECOM ’s regional Major Pursuits Team. As part of our regional team, you will collaborate closely with bid leaders to manage and coordinate all aspects of the proposal process. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
Role Responsibilities:
Facilitate key pre-proposal activities, such as win strategy workshops.
Support bid leads in mobilizing technical, commercial, and marketing resources ahead of procurement.
Use AECOM’s work-winning tools and processes to maximize success.
Coordinate activities for PQQs and tenders, including bid schedules, progress tracking, and risk management.
Analyze client requirements in PQQs and RFPs to create competitive, compliant responses.
Source and tailor content such as templates, CVs, case studies, and storyboards for proposals.
Monitor bid progress, flagging risks and ensuring deadlines are met.
Deliver polished, error-free submissions that meet client specifications.
Assist in creating impactful presentations for major opportunities.
Oversee post-submission processes, including internal debriefs and lessons learned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, English, Communications, or related field
3-5 years of experience in proposal writing or bid coordination
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management software
Strong data analysis, research, and time management abilities
Proven track record of successful proposal submissions
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
APMP certification and knowledge of government contracting processes preferred
Additional Information
While this is a hybrid role with limited office attendance, it requires flexibility to co-locate or travel to other cities as needed, depending on the locations of bids or project requirements.
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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
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!
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.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. 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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10113596
Business Line: Geography OH
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Marketing & Communications
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Limited