Proposal Specialist (12 months)

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Drive coordination and management of bids and proposals for transport projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • bid management
  • ai tools
  • project planning
  • stakeholder engagement
  • content quality
  • value proposition

Tasks

-Drive the coordination and management of all resources across the bid lifecycle - ROI, tendering, interview preparation and debriefs to deliver high-quality, large and complex submissions. -Collaboration across diverse teams, sharing knowledge, leveraging AI tools for enhanced efficiency, and supporting colleagues to elevate their pursuit and proposal capabilities. -Manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight timeframes, applying exceptional time management, project planning and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely and compliant delivery. -Ensure all submissions reflect high editorial quality, client focus, commercial integrity and consistent alignment with AECOM brand and best-practice pursuit standards. -Work closely with senior stakeholders and SMEs to translate complex technical offerings into clear value propositions, persuasive messaging and compelling tender, proposal and capability content.

Requirements

  • proposal management
  • bid management
  • 8+ years
  • communication
  • resilience
  • project management

What You Bring

-8 years + experience in proposal or bid management roles (e.g., Proposal Specialist, Bid & Proposal Partner, Tender Specialist, Pursuit Partner) -Exceptional written, verbal, and client communication skills. -Flexible, resilient, and able to perform effectively under high-pressure deadlines -Proven ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines with strong project management capability

Benefits

-Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year -Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options -Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better -Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems