Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\'s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We\'re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Join AECOM\'s 2024 Graduate Program!At AECOM, we are committed to continuous growth and excellence in delivering multi-disciplinary projects that shape the future of infrastructure and development. Our Bids Team in Dubai plays a critical role in securing new work by developing compelling and winning proposals.Role OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic Graduate Bid Specialist to join our Bids Team in Dubai. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for crafting technically and commercially sound proposals that win new projects for our organization. This role offers comprehensive on-the-job training and exciting opportunities for professional development and mentorship.Key Responsibilities * Bid Management:

• Help develop and manage the bid/PQQ/ITT program, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Assist with the execution of bid submission documents, coordinating efforts across technical and support services teams.
• Bid Strategy and Planning:

• Facilitate workshops and bid planning meetings, collaborating with key proposal contributors to establish clear win strategies.
• Work closely with technical teams to develop storyboard content that addresses client needs and offers winning solutions.
• Quality and Technical Content Management:

• Manage compliance and conduct reviews of the quality and technical content in proposal documents.
• Liaise with the commercial bid team to ensure alignment across all submission aspects.
• Process Improvement:

• Promote the effective use of AECOM\'s work-winning processes and tools.
• Identify areas for improvement in the work-winning process and tools, contributing to continuous enhancement.
• Research and Data Utilization:

• Utilize existing internal and external data sources to enhance the quality and relevance of bid submissions.
• Conduct research to support bid strategies and differentiate AECOM from competitors.
• Document Management:

• Manage and maintain all bid documents, ensuring timely distribution to relevant functions for response, review, and signature as per the bid program.
• Communication and Collaboration:

• Support answer planning, copywriting, and editing to ensure clear and compelling proposal content.
• Provide writing guidance for technical writers and coordinate with the creative team for graphics.
• Prepare and coach team members for presentations during the bid process.
• Knowledge Sharing:

• Share knowledge, insights, and lessons learned with the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the work-winning process and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Marketing or Strategy from an accredited University
• Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, to be eligible for AECOM\'s Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
• As part of AECOM\'s commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Additional InformationRecruitment Timeline:

• Applications open: May 13th, 2024
• Applications close: May 31st, 2024
• Review of CVs, phone screening, and technical interviews: June and July 2024
• Mobilization & labour card processing: August 2024
• Start Date: September / October 2024
• Program Orientation: November 2024 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all our offices in the ME).

About AECOMAECOM is the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\'re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\'re the world\'s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\'re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you\'ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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