Proposal lead/Bid Manager

Job Description Job Description We're AtkinsRalis, a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn. Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world's most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise. When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer. AtkinsRalis Ireland is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join our busy team. The ideal candidate will have bid preparation experience, and a background in the engineering / construction sector while not essential would be an advantage. The role is suited to a commercially aware multitasker who can organise and prioritise assigned bids. An excellent communicator, they will coordinate inputs from a wide variety of stakeholders for all aspects of proposal preparation, ensuring quality and compelling bids are submitted in a timely manner. The Proposal Coordinator will engage with Directors, Bid and Project Managers, our Proposal and Marketing Team, and colleagues in other countries. Various teams will provide technical expertise, project knowledge and background to support you to prepare and secure winning bids. We're looking for that special combination of skills and experience that make for a good Proposal Coordinator. We need the planner & project manager, communicator, analyst, and completer finisher with an eye for detail. Being creative and diverse in our thinking is part of what gives us the competitive edge, and you will be at the heart of delivering new value propositions for our growing client base. Key ingredients of the role & Specific skills required: Ensuring that the bid is run in accordance with bid best practice and the win work capture plan and pursuit toolkit, and in compliance with the Service Delivery Process. Job title: Proposal lead Years of experience: 7-10 years (A/E/C industry) Reports To (title): Proposal Managers (USA) and Win Work Team lead (India) Role: Expected functions Work as a proposal lead to coordinate with technical staff and develop RFP-compliant, competitive, and quality proposals and statements of qualification. Understands the AtkinsRalis brand initiatives and business development process in marketing tools and systems and has full working knowledge of CRM tools and other information centers. This is an organizational and logistics-focused role in the Business Development and Support (BD&S) domain. Job Duties: Responsibilities - Drives pursuit process. - Run advanced CRM searches. - Draft proposal assignment guide and schedule. - Set up proposal kick-off and other pursuit milestone meetings, reviews. - Order printing supplies as needed for proposal submission. - Assist with storyboard discussions. - May assist with budget tracking and schedules, alerting proposal manager of status. - Pull resumes and project descriptions from Vision/CRM/other repositories. - May conduct research on multiple platforms so basic LLM and prompt engineering knowledge and experience of Knowledge Management System is preferred. - Coordinate with support services (legal, accounting, HR) on administrative sections of the pursuits (e.g., forms, statistics). - Lay out the proposal using an InDesign template. So, a basic knowledge of graphic design is a must. - Coordinate all graphics through the design artists. - Coordinates and helps produce, package, and track the proposal for delivery, ensuring that proposal submission deadlines are always achieved. - Assist in development of PowerPoint presentations and coordinate with the graphic artists. - Follow AtkinsRalis USA proposal development process and use consistent set of tools, including using best practice. - Carry out proposal closeout process ensuring that it is complete. - May lead large proposal efforts. - May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. Scope of the job role: Level of work and its importance to the organization COMPLEXITY Follows processes and procedures to support the production of compliant, quality proposals. Work involves the application of quality control as well as standard procedures and criteria to the coordination of proposals which are of critical importance to the firm. DECISION-MAKING Exercises initiative and independent judgment regarding content, wording, completeness, correctness, and appropriateness of proposal contents and graphics materials, making recommendations to supervisor and project manager. Ability to take constructive criticism and apply it to enhance output. WORK DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS Little supervision of others is involved and gives work direction to creative services staff and marketing assistants involved in proposal production. INTERNAL CONTACTS Interfaces with project managers and marketing staff. Occasionally contacts upper management for required signatures. EXTERNAL CONTACTS ( May occasionally contact clients to clarify proposal requirements. Per the pursuit's requirement, will interact with sub-consultants. Minimum Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or Engineering with 7 to 10 years of experience. Without a degree, twelve years of relevant experience, preferably supporting proposals in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering (A/E/C) industry. Some knowledge of the engineering industry desirable can understand the basics and can tell whether text is addressing the solicitation requirements. Good communication skills. Good command of English language is a must. SPECIAL SKILLS Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong grammar and spelling abilities. Self-starter, multitasker, team player, works well under pressure, and follows through on tasks, keeps the team informed of changes. Good attention to detail. Shows desire to take on responsibility. Computer skills required and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is required. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS APMP, Shipley certification preferred. Competencies: General Competencies expected of all employees are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality and Teamwork. (Note that Clients may be internal managers and staff.) Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular