Hybrid Proposal Manager - Mechanical & Electrical Estimating

GE Vernova; Creswell; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the preparation and submission of high quality, competitive bids for the Grid Solutions Integration team across North and South Europe. You will coordinate cross-functional inputs, manage tender processes, and support contract negotiations to deliver compliant and value-driven proposals.

The role collaborates with commercial, technical, and operations colleagues to strengthen win potential, drive robust pricing approaches, and ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Lead the preparation and submission of high quality, competitive proposals.
• Coordinate tender inputs, documentation and reviews to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Support commercial discussions and contract negotiations with a focus on value and risk.
• Drive pricing approaches that balance customer expectations with sustainable business outcomes.
• Collaborate across sales, commercial, technical and operational teams to build strong responses.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposals from initial tender kick-off through submission and handover.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs from commercial, technical, sourcing, planning, and execution teams.
• Lead internal reviews covering strategy, risk, costing, and resource planning.
• Own cost outputs, benchmarking data, and pricing assumptions to develop robust proposals.
• Ensure proposal documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with customer needs.
• Utilise lessons learned to improve tendering activities.
• Contribute to a smooth handover from tendering to execution after contract award.

Skills

Proposal management

Bid processes

Pricing strategy

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the preparation and submission of high quality, competitive bids for the Grid Solutions Integration team across North and South Europe. You will coordinate cross-functional inputs, manage tender processes, and support contract negotiations to deliver compliant and value-driven proposals.

The role collaborates with commercial, technical, and operations colleagues to strengthen win potential, drive robust pricing approaches, and ensure timely,