Graduate Proposal Coordinator - UAE National - Advance Program - AECOM UAE

Graduate Proposal Coordinator - UAE National - Advance Program - AECOM - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview

Graduate Proposal Coordinator role in Abu Dhabi, UAE with AECOM supporting business development, proposal management and bid coordination activities within the 24-month Advance Graduate Program. This opportunity is open exclusively to UAE Nationals and focuses on developing strong proposal writing, compliance and market research skills within a global engineering consultancy.

Country: UAE
City:
Abu Dhabi
Industry: Engineering
Function:
Marketing-Communications
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National with Family Book
Job Type: Full-time

• Support the growth and operations teams in preparing responses to RFI, RFQ and RFP submissions
• Assist in drafting, editing and formatting proposal content including resumes and project experience sections
• Develop and maintain compliance matrices and proposal schedules under supervision
• Coordinate internal review processes including Pink and Red team reviews
• Contribute to Go or No Go discussions and support CRM data system updates
• Conduct basic market research and gather competitive intelligence to strengthen proposal strategy
• Manage proposal templates, production tasks and final deliverables in print, electronic and presentation formats
• Participate in internal debrief sessions to enhance institutional knowledge and pursuit performance

• UAE National holding a valid Family Book in line with Emiratisation requirements
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Engineering or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for proposal development
• Ability to understand RFP compliance requirements and follow structured processes
• Good organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Foundational analytical skills with interest in market research and business strategy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn proposal systems and formatting standards
• Motivated to grow within a structured graduate development program

• Proposal writing and formatting
• RFP compliance support
• Market research and competitive intelligence
• CRM data management support
• Schedule coordination and deadline tracking
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Team collaboration and communication

• Structured 24-month graduate program with mentoring and technical coaching
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and engineering bids across the Middle East
• Opportunity to build a career in marketing and proposal management within a Fortune 500 consultancy
• Competitive benefits package including medical coverage and professional development resources
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and collaboration

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment and energy sectors. With global expertise and strong regional presence, AECOM partners with public and private sector clients to build resilient communities and deliver future‑ready projects across the Middle East and Africa.