At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of competitive proposals and manage the full bid lifecycle.
- Company: Established regional construction contractor with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, enhanced leave, private healthcare, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in bid management, excellent writing skills, and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
An established and growing regional construction contractor is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager to join its work-winning team. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, competitive proposals, ensuring best practice is consistently applied while driving stakeholder engagement and submission excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage allocated submissions, including bids, PQQs, framework applications and tenders from launch through to submission
- Develop and maintain bid programmes, trackers and submission timelines
- Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts, ensuring accountability and timely delivery
- Identify, manage and escalate risks or issues where appropriate
- Support the development and implementation of bid and win strategies
- Ensure responses align with client priorities, evaluation criteria and procurement requirements
- Produce clear, compelling, and customer-focused written responses
- Facilitate internal review processes and implement feedback effectively
- Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, professionally presented and submitted on time
- Build strong working relationships across preconstruction, operational and support teams
Candidate Requirements
Essential Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a bid writing, proposals, or bid management role, ideally within construction, engineering, property or a related sector
- Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework processes
- Experience managing the full bid lifecycle independently
Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple submissions and work effectively to tight deadlines
- Strong research, planning and analytical abilities
- Confident collaborating with technical and operational stakeholders
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using Adobe InDesign or similar design software is desirable
- Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities
Personal Attributes
- Integrity, accountability and professionalism
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Excellent self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Curiosity, openness to change, and a willingness to learn
- Positivity, resilience, and a results-driven mindset
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Private healthcare
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
BID Manager in Malvern employer: Thorn Baker Construction
Thorn Baker Construction is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the construction industry. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Located in a dynamic environment, we foster a culture of creativity and sustainability, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to lead impactful design initiatives.
