Commercial Proposals Manager[1122650]

The Woodhouse Partnership; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking a Commercial Proposals Manager to oversee the bid process for global projects. This hybrid role involves managing virtual bid teams, developing winning proposals, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and substantial experience in proposal management, with strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

Benefits

Free on-site car parking

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental Health Support

Digital GP Service

Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan

Regular training and development

Qualifications

• Verifiable commercial experience in similar roles.
• Experience in Proposal Management, Sales, or Account Management.
• Proven experience managing complex bids in asset-intensive industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage virtual bid teams and the full bid lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and external procurement standards.
• Engage with clients and represent the company in bid-related forums.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Asset Management

Tools

CRM systems

Collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint)

Job description

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We are now hiring for a Commercial Proposals Manager to manage the end-to-end bid process for global physical asset management projects. This includes leading bids from Pre-Sales Qualification through to Preferred Bidder and Contract Award, working with multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals that align with client needs, TWPL’s strategic goals, and industry best practices

This is a Hybrid position with home and office working from the Head Office in Kingsclere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage virtual bid teams, coordinating inputs from technical specialists, commercial, legal, finance, delivery, and external partners.
• Own and deliver the full bid lifecycle, from capture planning through to contract signing.
• Develop and manage bid programmes including scoping, shredding, storyboarding, and resource planning.
• Plan and monitor bid progress, addressing issues with support from opportunity owners and senior leadership.
• Track and manage risks throughout the bid process.
• Build and manage bid budgets, ensuring alignment with funder formats and internal approvals.
• Ensure all project delivery costs are accurately captured, signed off, and compliant with governance.
• Set up and manage formal bid reviews (e.g., red reviews, financial/ops reviews, approval to submit).
• Ensure bid deliverables meet quality, schedule, budget, and client requirements.

Reporting & Governance

• Report bid progress to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Manage the handover from bid to delivery teams (e.g., Service Delivery or Project Managers).
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and external procurement standards (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, ITT/ITN, MEAT, VfM).

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with clients, attend conferences/workshops, and represent TWPL in bid-related forums.
• Collaborate with and support external consortium partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with SMEs, academia, and funding bodies.
• Share best practices and upskill internal and external contributors to improve proposal quality.
• Act as the key contact for client procurement teams, managing clarifications and communications.

Person Specification:

• Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related technical field.
• Verifiable commercial experience in similar roles with strong project management skills across multiple teams and locations.
• Must have real experience in Proposal Management, Sales, Business Development, or Account Management.
• Professional equivalent experience in the Bid Management field.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream bids in asset-intensive industries (e.g., utilities, transport, defence, energy).
• Strong understanding of commercial law and global contract frameworks (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Familiarity with ISO 55000, PAS 55, or similar asset management standards.
• Experience using CRM systems and collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Kahootz).

Salary & Benefits:

• Free on-site car parking
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health Support
• Digital GP Service
• Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
• Regular training and development

A full job description is attached to the advert that outlines a full range of responsibilities and information on the role.

RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer

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