We are seeking a detail-oriented and design-aware Bid Manager to join our team in Dubai United Arab Emirates with a focus on architecture-led pursuits. This role suits someone with a strong appreciation of building architecture masterplan design and experience in design competitions. You will manage and coordinate the bidding process working closely with architects designers and multi-disciplinary teams to produce accurate compliant and compelling proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the entire bid process across architectural and multi-disciplinary submissions
- Act as the primary point of contact for MESA region for the Egis Group Architecture Line engaging in proactive discussions to support the foresight of opportunities
- Prepare and review tenders pre-qualifications expressions of interest and RFPs with a focus on design-led content
- Coordinate with architectural and urban design teams to position our approach and design thinking clearly
- Support high-profile design competitions ensuring submission requirements and visual presentation standards are met
- Engage with masterplanning leads to align our response with broader urban design strategies
- Collaborate with Business Development and Design Leaders to shape the bid narrative and technical offer
- Maintain structured and organised bid files ensuring clarity across submissions
- Develop and update bid templates CVs project sheets and presentation content aligned with the architectural brand
- Manage relationships with internal teams and external partners including sub-consultants
- Track market activity and competition relevant to architectural and masterplan opportunities
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Architecture Architectural Engineering Urban Design or a related field; or equivalent experience in the built environment
- Minimum of 3 years experience in bid management within an architectural practice design consultancy or related sector
- Proven track record in coordinating successful design-led bids including for major architectural and masterplanning projects
- Strong understanding of architectural design processes procurement routes and competition submissions
- Familiarity with design stages project typologies and terminology specific to architecture and urban design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with an ability to articulate design intent and technical content
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially PowerPoint and Excel; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is an advantage
- Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage inputs from design teams consultants and technical specialists
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organisational capabilities
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing multiple submissions at once
- Experience in international practices or with global teams is desirable
- Awareness of regional business practices particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is preferred
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time