Proposals Manager

As a successful and established reinforced concrete frame and civil engineering contractor, my client has built a reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects across the UK. With a strong track record in structural frames, groundworks and civil engineering, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and diversification.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Proposals Manager to join our Bid team to support our strategic expansion. They are increasing our presence within the Infrastructure, Power, Data Centre and Defence sectors, creating new opportunities to work on some of the UK's most significant and technically challenging projects.

The Proposals Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating, managing and delivering high-quality bid submissions that support the company's growth ambitions. Working closely with Bid Leads, operational teams and subject matter experts, you will ensure that every submission is compelling, compliant and aligned with our strategic objectives.

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end proposal process, from initial opportunity assessment through to final submission, helping to secure work across our expanding portfolio of sectors. Key Responsibilities Work with Bid Leads to coordinate the bid process and submission programme, ensuring compliance with all client requirements and deadlines.

Track bid activities, milestones and deliverables to ensure the timely production of high-quality proposal documents for electronic submission or print. Coordinate the development of executive summaries, presentations and supporting submission materials.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop, write and edit compelling, well-structured responses that address client requirements, demonstrate value and articulate clear win themes. Ensure all narrative content is completed and reviewed in accordance with internal governance procedures and external submission deadlines.

Work closely with writers, designers and technical contributors to ensure documents are visually engaging, professionally presented and aligned with company branding. Coordinate with graphic designers to implement design templates and develop impactful graphics that strengthen proposal responses.

Manage all bid-related documentation throughout the tender lifecycle, including organising meetings, workshops and review sessions. Administer client portals and procurement system...

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