OverviewAssociate Director Technical Authoring Lead, Infrastructure Pursuits. Be among the first 25 applicants. This role is based from a UK office and focuses on authoring high-quality, multidisciplinary proposal narratives across our major infrastructure portfolio including Highways, Rail, Water and Environment and Energy, as well as involvement with prestigious international infrastructure pursuits. The role supports Buro Happold's strategy for major infrastructure growth in the UK market and works closely with the Strategic Pursuits Director, Technical and Market Leaders and Bid Coordinators to deliver technically detailed and strategically compelling bid responses.Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.Your next role: be part of an exceptional team that embraces technically demanding projects and challenges. Be at the forefront of industry changes such as reducing embodied carbon and modern methods of infrastructure design.Key DutiesLead authorship of technical responses for major infrastructure bids, ensuring alignment with client requirements and evaluation criteria.Produce precise, compliant, and persuasive answers that withstand rigorous client evaluation, helping bids differentiate and score maximum points.Interpret client evaluation frameworks and tailor responses to fully address scoring criteria, consistently achieving top quality scores.Collaborate with technical specialists and internal/external stakeholders to articulate complex technical solutions clearly.Work with bid coordinators to plan, manage and deliver timely, high-quality deliverables.Coordinate with resourcing and commercial leads to keep technical responses aligned with evolving delivery strategies, resource planning, and commercial positioning.Manage the bid quality assurance process including stage reviews.Translate bid strategies into compelling narratives with input from the Strategic Pursuits Director and feed insights into future opportunities.Review technical inputs for completeness against scope, narrative coherence, and bid objectives.Contribute to marketing, presentation and thought-leadership content in collaboration with Cities Directorship and Partners.Incorporate market insights, trends, and organisational value propositions into bid content.Develop tailored case studies and value proposition narratives for infrastructure markets.Upskill technical contributors, drive continuous improvement (including AI/Automation), and promote excellence in technical writing across the organisation.Your Skills and ExperienceSignificant experience managing complex public sector infrastructure bids within engineering, infrastructure, or construction, with a proven track record of high-scoring responses and winning bids.Demonstrated ability to author and shape public sector bids and frameworks with input from technical experts across multiple engineering/environmental disciplines.Experience in design and build (D&B) environments or effective collaboration with consultants and contractors.Exceptional writing, editing, and structuring of technical methodologies, evidence and strategic bid content.Strong interpersonal skills, able to influence and engage multidisciplinary technical teams and build networks of content contributors.Excellent organisational skills, capable of coordinating multiple proposals concurrently while maintaining high quality.Ability to review and elevate bid content authored by others.Commitment to continuous improvement, including mentoring and developing others’ authoring capabilities.Membership or Certification in APMP (Association for Proposal Management Professionals).What we offerHoliday entitlement of 25 days per annum, exclusive of Bank Holidays.Hybrid working arrangements.Private Medical Health (family cover).Company Pension Scheme.Life Assurance.Income Protection.Flexible Benefits, including Cycle scheme, Dental insurance, Optical Cover, Travel insurance and Corporate discounts.Early leaving at the end of the month: employees may finish at 3pm on the last Friday of each month (subject to business demands). This may equate to additional leave per annum.A place for everyoneBuro Happold values flexible working patterns as part of achieving balance. We welcome applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. Please let us know if adjustments are needed to the application process to support you.Contact recruitment@burohappold.com with any accessibility requests or for further assistance during the application process.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesConstruction #J-18808-Ljbffr