Jobs, fresher vacancy - Bid Manager, Middle East region - Architecture & Construction • UK

Company: The Language Business

UK

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Bid Manager for the Middle East region (MEA), to join a world class architecture & design practice who have designed and complete many successful leisure and commercial projects across the world.Location of the jobLondon office ( 6 days a month work from home, otherwise office based)Language requirements for the job Fluency in English is essential. Fluency also in Arabic is a major preference but not essentialCompany backgroundOur client is an international architecture & design practice who have been responsible for some of the most high-profile design projects across the world, especially international sports, leisure and entertainment venues and well as commercial projects.Job responsibilities of the Bid Manager, Middle East regionAs part of the company global business development team, the role of the Bid Manager MEA will be to work alongside internal and external stakeholders and focus on the winning new work projects in the middle east region by managing the full bid processes. Your role will typically include the following duties and responsibilities: Creating and managing winning Middle Eastern bid process strategies and ensuring excellence from opportunity identification to deliveryEnd-to-end accountability for pre-positioning, win strategy, storyboarding, bid kick-off, clarifications, response development, submission, interview and post-bid feedback / hygieneAssessing client requirements and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that bid responses are tailored, high-quality, and submitted on timeDriving collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners and design teamsDesigning and implementing bidding best practices, including our approach to win strategy, the bidding process and the centralised knowledge libraryWorking with other bid specialists as a community of practice to improve the standard and effectiveness of written responses and shared best practiceManaging the upcoming submissions pipeline The successful candidate background Fluency in English is essential. Ideally you will also be fluent in Arabic (this is a major preference) but not essential. Additional language skills may be beneficial alsoBe an expert in Middle Eastern bid management in architecture or a construction-related field, with demonstrated success in establishing and reinforcing best practicesIn-depth knowledge of construction and RIBA design stages, Design & Build, EPC, RFPs and design competitionsExceptional project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple bids with precision – APMP certification highly valuedGreat writing and editing skillsStrong leadership and communication skills, with a talent for fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvementInDesign and Microsoft 365 suite including PowerPoint, SharePoint.Salary, benefits£40,000 to £60,000 neg. Excellent benefitsTo apply for this exciting opportunity, Please send your CV to us immediately! Contact: Jonathan Grimes