Bid & Proposals Lead — Hybrid (Construction)

Morris & Spottiswood; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris & Spottiswood in Glasgow, UK, is seeking a Senior Proposals Coordinator to drive win-rate across bids, tenders and client proposals. You will lead bid plans, collaborate with senior leaders and SMEs to gather content, and craft clear, persuasive responses that align with client priorities and evaluation criteria.

Hybrid working is available. The role requires 5+ years in proposals or bid roles in construction or related services, with strong writing, organisation and attention to detail,

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in proposals, bid or work-winning roles within construction, building services, engineering, FM or a related environment.
• Knowledge of building services, MEP or services contracts.
• Experience of framework-led procurement in the public and/or private sectors.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and presentation.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead PQQs, tenders, framework submissions and client-specific proposals.
• Work with senior leaders, service leads, operations teams and subject matter experts to gather and shape content.
• Write clear, persuasive responses tailored to client priorities, scoring criteria and service outcomes.
• Leading bid plans, review cycles, governance requirements and submission deadlines.
• Maintain and improve bid library, including service methodologies, case studies, CVs, value propositions and capability statements.
• Support client interviews, presentations, clarification responses and marketing collateral.
• Lead services-led accreditations, evidence and compliance content with HSQE and wider teams.
• Share best practice across the Group Proposals function and support continuous improvement in bid quality and efficiency.

Skills

Bid/proposals experience

Strong writing

Organization / time management

Communication skills

Collaborative

Resilience under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Morris & Spottiswood in Glasgow, UK, is seeking a Senior Proposals Coordinator to drive win-rate across bids, tenders and client proposals. You will lead bid plans, collaborate with senior leaders and SMEs to gather content, and craft clear, persuasive responses that align with client priorities and evaluation criteria.

Hybrid working is available. The role requires 5+ years in proposals or bid roles in construction or related services, with strong writing, organisation and attention to detail,