Proposals Manager

Proposals ManagerExciting opportunity for a Proposals Writer/manager to join a large tier 1 main contractor in their Residential division based in the Reading area.About the role of Proposals ManagerWe are seeking a Proposals Manager to support our growing bid pipeline, with a particular emphasis on high quality bid writing emphasis and bid coordination. This role is crucial to ensuring our submissions are compelling, compliant, and aligned with our brand & values.Managing the production of high-quality professional submission documents for all bids: managing bidding process and developing customer specific styles for each submission.As a group, we have a business turnover of 2bn+ with over 6000 employees across the board, working across various sectors.We have a friendly, exciting, no blame office culture where you will feel part of the team from day 1!We are looking for someone who has experience in Proposals, with strong & creative writing skills ideally with Residential or Developer experience.Responsibilities for Proposals ManagerEnsure all bid deadlines are met, lead the development of written content for EOI's, SQ's, ITT's, and RFP'sManage all graphic design input & content into bidsWrite persuasive, creative, compelling, factual and focused responses for bid opportunities including presentations and other quality related activities. Ensure all written content is aligned with our businesses tone of voice, brand, and inclusive valuesCheck the quality & consistency of responses in terms of themes, messages, key phrases and key words. Contribute & develop win themes, value propositions, and bid strategy sessionsManage bid portals (e.g, uploading documents, tracking deadlines, monitoring clarifications). Responsible for the quality / presentation of the overall documentProduce mini customer plansDevelop library of stock answersRegular meetings with Proposals Managers / DTP from other offices to ensure best practiceEstablish lines of communication with relevant staff/departments to ensure access to accurate and up-to-date company information on structure, accounts, safety stats etc. Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical input into clear, engaging narrativesUse salesforce and other internal systems to track opportunities and maintain bid recordsChallenge and refine content to ensure clarity, impact and differentiationRequirements for Proposals ManagerProven experience within the pre-construction environment working on a variety of project types, sizes and procurement routesIdeally Residential or development experienceExcellent writing skills - grammar, structure, and creative storytellingProficiency in Adobe InDesign/Adobe packagesStrong stakeholder management - confident engaging with a wide range of internal teamsCollaborative and people oriented - a natural communicator who builds rapport easilyInclusive mindset - able to write with sensitivity and awareness of diverse audiencesCritical thinking - able to challenge and improve content constructivelyWhat we offer for Proposals ManagerCompetitive salary (Contact for more info)6k car allowance8% pensionPrivate healthcareLife assuranceHybrid workingFriendly, exciting office cultureExcellent routes for further progression within the businessGreat training & support programmesSocial events etcIf you want to hear more about this Proposals Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on 07305 013739 or .JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-29