Bid Director (Transport Infrastructure)

Overview

Lead strategic transport infrastructure bids, managing teams and processes

Key Responsibilities

• bid management
• bidding tools
• risk assessment
• client dialogue
• capture planning
• bid workshops

Tasks

-Plan, manage, and identify resources needed for bids, including technical and support functions. -Provide clear direction and engage key contributors and stakeholders, such as Business and Account Directors. -Support the creation of operational solutions, commercial strategies, and competitive improvements. -Monitor CRM data and facilitate the creation of a Capture Plan. -Ensure the commercial offer matches the technical solution. -Maintain effective client dialogue and respond promptly to clarifications. -Oversee the use and maintenance of bidding tools and contribute to bid reports. -Oversee smaller business-led bids, ensuring governance and process are followed. -Support the Work Winning Director in setting work winning strategy and objectives. -Manage communication and documentation for bids, leading stakeholder relationships. -Direct the preparation of internal approval papers in line with company governance. -Develop and own the bid-winning strategy alongside business leaders and partners. -Lead the bid process for strategic bids, ensuring smooth management from start to finish. -Maintain an up-to-date bid programme and ensure progress aligns with deadlines. -Provide cover for senior team members and bid managers as needed. -Coach and mentor staff involved in bidding and support their development. -Guide the development and review of high-quality written and costed bid submissions. -Lead bid reviews and recommend improvements based on findings. -Lead risk and opportunity assessments throughout the bid process. -Lead, facilitate, and contribute to bid workshops. -Help set up and improve bidding systems, including knowledge management and training. -Conduct lessons learned and best practice reviews to drive improvement and innovation. -Support and develop the bidding team, ensuring effective bid management across the business unit.

Requirements

• organisational
• governance
• bid management
• transport

What You Bring

-Strong organisational skills -Comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance -Experience in transport infrastructure bid management/ work winning

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Benefits

-Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles. -Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects -Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. -Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions. -Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs. -Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. -Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. -Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth. -Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

About Amey

-Headquartered in London, delivers full lifecycle solutions across roads, rail, facilities, and utilities. -Blends data-driven consulting with large-scale delivery, advising on analytics, asset condition, and digital platforms. -Typical projects include major highway improvements, railway electrification, signalling renewals, complex facilities upkeep, and public-sector estate upgrades. -Consulting arm advises on strategic asset management for clients like Network Rail and MTA’s Long Island Rail Road, with operations in North America and Australia. -A standout example is a Birmingham highways turnaround, demonstrating ability to navigate challenges for resilient, long-term infrastructure outcomes. -From restoring historic bridges to optimizing EV charging networks in Manchester via bespoke data models, brings creativity and engineering rigour to projects.

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