At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of compelling proposals and collaborate with diverse teams to win exciting projects.
- Company: Join Willmott Dixon, a top-rated company known for innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team recognised for excellence and commitment to sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by crafting persuasive bids that shape the future of communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in proposal management or bid writing, with strong collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you a creative communicator with a passion for winning work and a talent for bringing ideas to life through powerful proposals? We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused Proposals Manager to lead the development of compelling submissions that help secure exciting projects within interior fit-out across numerous sectors.
In this varied and high-impact role, you’ll be at the centre of our work winning team — collaborating with project managers, project teams, cost planners, and senior leadership to create persuasive, high-quality proposals that stand out in a competitive market.
Working flexibly from home and from our office opposite the Old Bailey, you will have a passion for creating high quality bids and must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below:
- You should have experience as a Proposals Manager, Bid Writer, Bid Editor, Bid Coordinator or a similar role, and have the ability to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet the bespoke aspirations of our Clients.
- You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions.
- The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the development of quality submissions and actively work with our Project Managers (bid managers) to enhance the quality of our bids.
- You will be able to work with our subject matter experts to assess technical bid requirements and assist the Project Manager in shaping our proposals.
- Through your writing, review and editing of drafts you will craft persuasive responses, turning technical expertise into engaging, client-focused submissions that clearly demonstrate our offer.
- You’ll also support the creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids.
- Experience of facilitating answer planning sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process.
- Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses.
- Excellent resource planning skills – maintaining timelines, coordinating contributors and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office.
Personal qualities:
- Be a true collaborator who excels in building relationships across the business.
Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 ‘Big’ Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Proposal Manager - Remote in City of London employer: Willmott Dixon Interiors
Willmott Dixon Interiors is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Greater London. With a focus on employee growth, we offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our team members thrive while contributing to exciting projects. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your creativity and expertise in proposals will be valued and rewarded.
