Bid Manager - Architecture

About the role

Egis, a global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm, is hiring a Bid Manager for Architecture in Riyadh. Working closely with the TU Service Line Partner, the Bid Manager leads medium and large-scale architectural bids from kick-off through to submission, providing structure, direction and accountability across the full bid lifecycle. The role is central to delivering lead design consultant and integrated architecture-led multi-disciplinary opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of medium and large-scale architectural tenders, setting direction from kick-off to submission in line with governance and the agreed win strategy.
• Translate strategic intent into a focused bid plan and shape the proposal structure at deliverable level, with tailored narrative and positioning.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical, commercial, legal and creative contributors meet scope, deadlines and quality standards.
• Enforce quality, governance and risk controls, manage governance gates, ensure compliance and mitigate risks early.
• Work with the Commercial & Pricing Lead to align the technical offer with the financial strategy, keeping the bid competitive and realistic.
• Drive the development of clear, compelling submissions that reflect the delivery strategy and technical solution.
• Act as the central link between Business Development, Technical, Commercial and Legal functions, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement of processes and templates.

Required profile

• Degree in architecture, business or a 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.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including pricing strategy and governance.
• Good understanding of procurement frameworks and pursuit strategy.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to work under pressure and manage multiple bids at once.

Required skills

• Proficiency in tendering systems, CRM and workflow tools.
• Skilled in governance and compliance processes.