Senior Proposals Manager
Location: Greater London
Salary: £60,000–£80,000 per annum
About the Company Our client is an established construction business looking to strengthen its pre-construction function with the appointment of an experienced Senior Proposals Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the proposals process, lead a team and help drive the delivery of high-quality, competitive tender submissions.
The Role
As Senior Proposals Manager, you will oversee the full bid lifecycle, from initial opportunity through to final submission and post-bid review. Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and wider project teams, you will develop effective bid strategies, coordinate resources and ensure all proposals are delivered to a high standard and within strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Greater London
Salary: £60,000–£80,000 per annum
About the Company Our client is an established construction business looking to strengthen its pre-construction function with the appointment of an experienced Senior Proposals Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the proposals process, lead a team and help drive the delivery of high-quality, competitive tender submissions.
The Role
As Senior Proposals Manager, you will oversee the full bid lifecycle, from initial opportunity through to final submission and post-bid review. Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and wider project teams, you will develop effective bid strategies, coordinate resources and ensure all proposals are delivered to a high standard and within strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the complete bid lifecycle, tracking progress and reporting on outcomes.
- Lead, coach and develop the proposals team, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Pre-Construction Director to prioritise workloads and allocate resources effectively.
- Develop bid strategies, undertake research and facilitate win/loss workshops.
- Organise and chair bid kick-off meetings, coordinating input from delivery and management teams.
- Manage internal and external resources to enhance submissions through graphics and visualisations.
- Oversee the finalisation of proposals, ensuring technical accuracy, presentation quality and alignment with client requirements.
- Ensure all submissions are completed on time and meet tender requirements.
- Coordinate prequalification questionnaires, expressions of interest and tender interview documentation.
- Maintain project profiles, staff CVs and key company information for future bids.
- Lead post-bid reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future submissions.
- Support compliance with relevant quality, environmental and health and safety standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Proven experience managing bids or proposals within the construction or pre-construction sector.
- Strong understanding of the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through to submission.
- Experience developing bid strategies and coordinating technical input from multiple stakeholders.
- Previous experience leading, coaching or mentoring team members.
- Excellent written communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on quality, accuracy and presentation.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver submissions to strict deadlines.
- Competitive salary of £60,000–£80,000 per annum.
- Opportunity to take ownership of the proposals function.
- Leadership responsibility within a pre-construction team.
- Scope to influence bid strategy and improve processes.
- Opportunity to coach and develop team members.
