Proposals Manager

CV-Library

Nottingham

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Proposals Manager role oversees the development of high-quality bids for infrastructure projects within a growing business. The work involves managing the full bid lifecycle, writing persuasive technical content, and collaborating with internal experts to ensure all submissions meet client requirements and internal governance standards.

Best for

Experienced infrastructure bid managers seeking to lead complex project submissions.

Non-negotiable

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Proposals Manager in infrastructure required.

What you need

Required

  • Proposals management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Infrastructure sector experience

    3+ years

  • Writing and editing

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Project management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Stakeholder engagement

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • APMP qualification

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Microsoft Office

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Adobe Acrobat

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Adobe InDesign

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage full bid lifecycle

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Write and edit content

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Collaborate with technical experts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Coordinate bid deliverables

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Analyse tender documentation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support post-submission activities

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Coach junior team members

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Not stated

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

3+ years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Years required

“…bers.Skills, Knowledge and experience Proven experience as a Proposals Manager in infrastructure (minimum 3 years' experience), ideally with exposure to the highways, energy, rail, or nuclear sectors.”

What's on offer

25 days holiday
Pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Private medical insurance
Referral scheme
Full job description (from employer)⌄

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Aureos are seeking a talented and experienced Proposals Manager to join our growing infrastructure team. This is a key role where you will lead the development of high-quality bids for complex infrastructure projects, helping us secure strategic work across our rail, highways, energy and nuclear business units. Managing the end-to-end bid process, you will craft compelling written content and collaborate closely with technical experts across multiple disciplines to produce exceptional submissions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle across the infrastructure division, from inception to final submission, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, competitive proposals. Write, edit, and proofread persuasive and technically accurate bid responses, tailored to client requirements. Collaborate with subject matter experts, commercial teams, and delivery leads to shape winning strategies and facilitate solution development workshops and reviews. Coordinate closely with Bid Coordinators to maintain timelines and uphold quality standards across all deliverables. Analyse tender documentation to extract key requirements, identify win themes, and ensure full compliance with client and internal governance. Support post-submission activities, including clarifications, presentations, and feedback reviews. Support internal knowledge sharing and coaching of more junior team members.Skills, Knowledge and experience Proven experience as a Proposals Manager in infrastructure (minimum 3 years' experience), ideally with exposure to the highways, energy, rail, or nuclear sectors. Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling and original content. Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple bids simultaneously. Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of industry standards, procurement processes, and compliance requirements in infrastructure.Desirable: APMP or similar bid/proposal management qualification. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe (Acrobat and InDesign).In return you will receive Generous Salary 25 days Holiday with the option to buy more Pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Employee benefits portal. On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral Scheme#CVL Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application. Equal Opportunities Aureosare an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable

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