Proposal Manager

Company: Bidrecruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Job Description

I am currently working with a leading infrastructure organisation who are seeking a Proposals Manager to join their Work Winning team. This role is based in Birmingham, with some travel required to bid locations.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in securing major projects across sectors including highways, rail, infrastructure and engineering. You will be responsible for leading the development of high-quality PQQ and tender submissions, working with Bid Managers, technical teams and subject matter experts to create compelling, client-focused responses.

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Main duties:

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  • Lead and manage the development of high-quality PQQ and bid submissions
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  • Act as quality lead on key opportunities, coordinating bid writers, technical contributors and wider teams
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  • Manage the end-to-end proposals process, ensuring submissions are compliant, persuasive and aligned with client requirements
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  • Analyse tender documentation and evaluation criteria to develop effective response strategies
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  • Lead answer planning workshops and review sessions
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  • Write, review and edit high-quality bid responses to maximise scoring potential
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  • Provide guidance and feedback to bid writers and subject matter experts
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  • Support continuous improvement through bid best practice, templates and processes
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  • Work with internal teams to share knowledge and improve the overall bid approach
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About you:

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My client is looking for an experienced bid professional with a strong background in proposals management and bid writing. You will have experience managing complex tender submissions and be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across a business.

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Ideally, you will have experience within highways, rail, infrastructure, construction or engineering environments, with the ability to understand technical information and turn it into clear, persuasive and engaging responses.

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You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities and the confidence to lead and influence bid teams. Experience using Shipley or APMP methodologies would be advantageous.

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How to apply:

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To apply for this role or to find out more information, please send your CV to Danielle Davies at Bid Recruitment.

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If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you, please get in touch. We specialise in Bid Recruitment, Marketing Recruitment and Business Development Recruitment and have a range of opportunities available. We also welcome speculative applications

Posted: August 30th, 2026