Bid Manager - Architecture

Egis is seeking a Bid Manager for Architecture to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for securing strategic opportunities in architectural disciplines across the Middle East, leading medium and large-scale bids from initiation to submission. The Bid Manager will ensure submissions are competitive, compliant, and strategically positioned for success, focusing on lead design consultant and integrated architecture-led multi-disciplinary opportunities. Apply now to drive high-quality submissions and contribute to sustainable development.

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Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient dev

Company Overview

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services firm dedicated to creating and operating intelligent infrastructure and buildings that address the climate emergency and promote balanced, sustainable, and resilient development. With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has successfully delivered over 700 complex development projects, significantly contributing to economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development through strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market dynamics.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelors-degree

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own medium and large-scale architectural tenders from kick-off to submission.
• Translate strategic intent into clear, focused bid plans and shape proposal structures.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring contributions meet scope, deadline, and quality standards.
• Enforce high standards in the bid process, manage governance gates, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Commercial & Pricing Lead to align technical offers with financial strategy.
• Drive the development of clear and compelling submissions, ensuring persuasive response structures.
• Act as a central point between Business Development, Technical, Commercial, and Legal functions.
• Contribute to lessons learned and support ongoing improvements to bid processes.

Requirements

• Degree in architecture, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in tendering, bid management, or project leadership within an architectural or multi-disciplinary design consultancy.
• Proven track record leading complex, high-value bids.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, with good understanding of pricing strategy and governance.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and skilled in governance and compliance processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a strong ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient in tendering systems, CRM, and workflow tools.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead strategic architectural bids in a key growth region.
• Work with a leading global firm committed to sustainable development.
• Collaborate with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Contribute to enhancing quality of life and economic growth in the Middle East.
• Professional development within a company recognized by Engineering News Record (ENR).