About us

At Amey we like making a difference, but also like being the difference: for the communities we serve, whatever the challenge, whatever the weather. By designing and consulting, building, and maintaining and investing in our country's services and infrastructure we take personal pride in the public service we offer.

As part of our business you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You will be surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported and with our 'Freedom to Perform' culture you will be given the tools to empower, engage and excel in your career.

What is the purpose of the role?

To lead individual strategic bid(s), and be the focal point for the Transport Infrastructure (TI) Work Winning Team for a strategic bid, in both TI sectors, Highways and Rail, including Power, developing the bid strategy and managing the communication protocol with all internal and external stakeholders. You will take accountability for the programme and resourcing and manage bid governance and the bid process.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the bid process for individual strategic bids.
• Provide strategic level direction to engage key contributors and facilitate the involvement of all critical stakeholders to the bid process such as the Sector Director, other Business and/or Account Directors.
• Own and develop the bid winning strategy with the Sector Director and/or wider business stakeholders, including strategic partners.
• Monitor completion of Pursuit Data by the business/Business Development and facilitate production of the Win Plan.
• Plan, manage and identify resource requirements for bids including support functions and those allocated to deliver the operational/technical solution.
• Manage a realistic and up-to-date bid programme ensuring that all activities are progressed in line with the programme.
• Lead the development of high quality written and costed bid deliverables in line with the agreed bid strategy to include directing the review process.
• Facilitate the development of the operational solution together with the commercial and pricing strategy to ensure and maintain continual improvement and competitive advantage.
• Set up, manage, and control communication and document protocols for individual bids, taking the lead in managing relationships including internal and external team members, stakeholders, and sponsors.
• Maintain client liaison ensuring effective dialogue and prompt response to clarifications.
• Direct the preparation of papers for internal approval in line with Amey governance.
• Prepare and manage the bid budget.
• Verify that the commercial offering is in line with the technical solution.
• Drive the risk and opportunities process.
• Ensure lessons learnt and best practice reviews are conducted to drive continual improvement, develop bidding strategies, and promote innovation in the bid management community.
• Oversee the upkeep of bidding tools such as the bid pipeline database, bid management system, knowledge and bid platforms and contribute to bid reports as required.

What are we looking for from you?

Qualifications:

• Ideally educated to degree or equivalent.
• Association of Proposals Management Professionals Practitioner level.

Skills:

• Experience of the bid process in a fast-paced environment, able to work effectively within the TI business sector.
• Experience of leading and winning high value, complex bids.
• Knowledge and understanding of public (and private) sector bid requirements.
• Experience of keeping track of multiple, complex, time-phased activities.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.
• Understanding of commercial requirements including cost planning, estimating, and balancing risk with reward.
• Strong project management and application of processes and knowledge to achieve objectives.
• Able to facilitate meetings / workshops to develop winning solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to build high performing teams
• Able to leverage TI, business sector and Amey-wide strengths through networking.

In return:

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary, company pension contribution, Life assurance, bonus scheme, private medical and a generous holiday entitlement.

You will also be invited to join the Amey Choices scheme which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits throughout the year.

Amey is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages diversity and inclusion.