Proposals Manager
Posted on May 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Proposals Manager on a Permanent Basis, based in Nottingham (Hybrid)
Role Summary
We 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
Requirements
• 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)
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Role Summary
We 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
Requirements
• 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)
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Reference: 225148535
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Proposals Manager
Posted on May 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Proposals Manager on a Permanent Basis, based in Nottingham (Hybrid)
Role Summary
We 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
Requirements
• 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)
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Role Summary
We 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
Requirements
• 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)
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Reference: 225148535
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