Bid Coordination Apprentice 2025 (Immediate)

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Our Surface Transportation, Aviation and Ports team is currently looking to recruit a Bid Coordination Apprentice to support the Bid Team within our St Albans office.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a student to receive on-the-job training, within a multi-national, dynamic and fast moving corporate environment, whilst continuing part time studies (approx. one day per week, depending on the provider) at a recognised college  in order to hone academic skills (ensuring real opportunities for personal growth and career progression).  Successful applicants will continually develop their bid coordination skills whilst being allocated a senior member of the bid team who will provide mentoring during the development period (typically over two years).  Your study will be funded – whilst you earn an income as a permanent employee of AECOM.

Our Apprenticeship and Trainee positions are open to school leavers and those seeking a career change.

The is an immediate fill role with a view to enrolling on an identified course after the initial probation period.

Applicants must be willing to progress their career by undertaking a day release course at a Further Education college to study a relevant where the opportunity may exist to obtain professional membership of a relevant Institution.

Starting as a Bid Coordination and Marketing Apprentice you will be assisting internal customers with bidding and marketing related issues, you will gain knowledge, skills and expertise. This permanent role will report to the Bid Manager and may require some travel in the future to support other offices within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Bid Manager in monitoring progress of submissions, bid programme and budget - consolidating bids and opportunities tracking and reporting;
• Assist in the preparation of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ's), bids and tender submissions using desk-top publishing software for a professional look (training will be provided);
• Assist the Bid Manager with development of collateral and bid material processes to ease bid effort;
• Seeks to understand what the client wants from the project and uses this knowledge during the project;
• Assists in producing winning proposals, presentations and qualification materials in response to client solicitations;
• Collaborates with colleagues on bid teams;
• Review and format all bid deliverables, providing a pre-submission control point to ensure quality and consistency of product;
• Editing and proof reading tender and bid documentation before submission;
• Plans to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met;
• Takes responsibility to deliver commitments;
• Contributes to design and production of presentation materials for potential clients;
• Inputs the team’s data to our Client Relationship Management tool (Salesforce) – training will be provided – and coordinates regular Salesforce updates, whilst ensuring that the information is current and accurate;
• Ensure that all bid filing (electronic and hard copy) follows a consistent and clear format;
• Document control of collateral and bid material (hard copies and e-versions)

No previous work experience is necessary but the position is ideally suited to recent school/college leavers who meet the following requirements:

• At least 3 GCSE grade 4+ in English, Maths and ICT
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• An organised and systematic approach to problem solving;
• Strong attention to detail - taking personal pride and responsibility for all aspects within their control;
• Understands the importance of client focus;
• Motivated to achieve a career in work winning;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop would be a plus;
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines;
• Good time management - Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

• Our trainee programme is suited to school and college leavers who show commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm.  AECOM provides the opportunity to develop professionally whilst working within a positive environment, where learning and development is actively promoted and supported.
• Please state why a career at AECOM in this area appeals to you in your cover letter.

Training

AECOM invest heavily in the quality of our apprentice & trainee programme and the opportunities it provides. AECOM currently has more than 200 apprentices & trainees across the UK & Ireland, learning from some of the most talented and renowned experts in their field, bringing fresh approaches and further diversifying our workforce.

Our Trainee/Apprenticeship Programme is designed to recruit school-leavers who show commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm.

You will combine work-based on-the-job training and learning with further studies and must be willing to progress your career. After an initial probationary period you must be willing to undertake a day release course at a Further Education College to study Level 3 course in a relevant discipline which would be funded by AECOM. Your Level 3 will be achieved during this time through your work experience.

Driven by the successful completion of a Level 3 course the successful applicant may want to continue their studies at a higher level. AECOM fully expects this and is keen to develop and nurture its talent. For those wishing to progress their education AECOM may continue to support individuals through an appropriate part-time BA degree course to support you towards a Professional qualification status.

As a Bid Coordinator Apprentice you will have the opportunity to work with senior members of the team on a wide range of project types at various stages.

Right from day one, you will be given the opportunity to get stuck in to some important and challenging projects. Working at AECOM means every day is different, and you will be required to use your skills and knowledge to assist in solving problems and providing input in to our projects.

About AECOM

AECOM 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 Opportunity 

You 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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