Proposals Manager CPD & Advisory

Overview

Manage bid strategies and proposals for Cities, Planning, Design & Advisory teams

Key Responsibilities

• bid strategy
• proposal submission
• bid management
• document control
• partner liaison
• lessons review

Tasks

As Proposal Manager, you will play a central role in shaping winning strategies and delivering high‑quality submissions. Working closely with Bid Directors and Managers, you’ll shape bid strategies and ensure RFP deadlines are met while championing best practices in bidding. You’ll lead complex proposals and guide bid teams, managing the full process from answer planning and reviews to liaising with supply chain partners and overseeing documentation. Beyond proposal submission, you’ll review outcomes through lessons learnt sessions, refine strategies, and stay ahead of procurement trends to drive continuous improvement. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and support colleagues, contributing to the growth and development of the wider team. The role includes supporting bid efforts across UKIMEA, engaging in work-winning networks, and enhancing professional growth within the Marketing, Communications & Business Development community.

Requirements

• strategic
• results-driven
• communicator
• bid management
• collaborative
• adaptable

What You Bring

-Strategic & results‑driven – Strong competitive drive, ability to set priorities, and focus on maximizing proposal effectiveness -Effective communicator – Skilled in articulating ideas creatively and ensuring clear, compliant submissions -Experienced bid professional – Proven expertise in proposal management, writing, and leading bid teams under pressure -Collaborative & adaptable – Works well with teams, fosters productive discussions, and navigates challenges diplomatically

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Benefits

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

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