Responsibilities

• Works with Bid Directors and Bid Managers throughout all stages of the pursuits process.
• Supports bid coordination to deliver compelling, client-focused submissions.
• Liaises with technical teams, schedulers, project managers and other contributors for timely receipt of information required to meet internal and external deadlines and priorities.
• Coordinates content for Arup’s bid and pitch documents.
• Works with MCBD contributors to support messaging and proposal quality.
• Captures project win nuggets to share internally and with the broader MCBD team, promoting new wins as appropriate.
• CRM and Systems: Uses CRM and bid systems throughout the bid lifecycle, supporting data integrity and pipeline reporting.
• Market and Client Focus: Support client-facing activities including research to support positioning activities and input on presentations and interview prep.

Requirements

• Degree, postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business Development or other relevant qualification.
• Certification with APMP desirable.
• 3+ years’ relevant experience supporting pursuits and bids.
• Experience of bid delivery at a local office geography scale.
• Knowledge of AEC bidding and procurement methods.
• Working with technical staff and marketing team to ensure proposal process is followed, and to ensure quality and consistency in all proposal/qualification documents.
• Experience with CRM pipeline management and data management tools.
• Be a valuable member of the firm’s professional team by maintaining and enhancing the culture and core values of Arup.
• Strong skills in analysis and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in marketing and communications technologies such as Microsoft, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with brand guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with peers, leaders and other stakeholders.
• High level of personal integrity, professionalism, and inclusive leadership. Commitment to Arup’s aims, including being a humane organization and maintaining quality of work.

Preferred

• Certification with APMP desirable

Benefits

• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• Global Profit Share Plan provides an opportunity to share in the firm’s success (paid bi-annually).
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.
• Flexible Working to support diversity and wellbeing.
• Benefits at Work with health, welfare security and paid time off.