Bid Manager

Job Description

Requirements:The ideal candidate will possess:- BSc. degree level or equivalent professional qualification. An engineering discipline or project management is preferred.- Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.- Strong project management skills; PMP certification will be an asset.- Experience with industry recognized sales methodologies such as Shipley or Miller Heiman. APMP qualification will be a preferred asset.- A minimum of 5 years working experience in a proposals or business development or project engineering role, ideally in a professional engineering consultancy services work environment- Professional working experience in the Middle East would be an asset.- Capability and comfort working with a cross-functional team of business development, technical experts, commercial/risk, legal, marketing/proposals, human resources, and others.- A high degree of professional networking skills to quickly assimilate a strong bid team, and identify and motivate appropriate authors, section and volume leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs) and other support personnel to successfully develop a proposal.- Assertive, enthusiastic, highly organized, methodical, and flexible working traits.- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to influence without power.- A high-level understanding of commercial and management accounting concepts.- An acute attention to detail and be recognized as a quality standard bearer.- A recognized reputation as an initiative leader with regards to continuous improvement.- The ability to work well under pressure to manage and deliver multiple simultaneous priorities.- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and narrative flow.- Advanced skills in Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint, Dynamics CRM) and Adobe Acrobat InDesign.Rewards & Benefits:We offer an excellent package which includes:- A competitive salary- Transportation allowance- Medical and life insurance cover- 22 calendar days annual leave- Medical and life insurance cover- Company gratuity scheme- Discretionary bonus scheme- Annual flight allowance to point of origin- Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists, and access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultantsOur projectsBrowse our Knowledge Centre to get an inside look into the projects weve deliveredDont forget to sign up to receive the latest content tailored to your interestsFind out moreFind out more about life atSNC - LavalinYoull be working to change the world. No matter where you are in the world, your opportunities with us are endless.We work on global projects that take on todays most pressing challenges. From population growth, to increasing transportation needs, and climate change - we merge ingenuity, knowledge and technology to uplift communities and drive a safer, better tomorrow.Find out more

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About Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality


• seek world class design and excellence


• strive to add value


• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).