Hybrid Proposals Lead — Construction & M&E

Morris & Spottiswood; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris & Spottiswood in Leeds, England, is seeking a Proposals Coordinator to drive growth across MEP, fitout and construction services. You will coordinate bids, gather content from service leads and shape compelling client proposals.

The role sits within the Group Proposals function, supporting continuous improvement of bid content and processes, with hybrid working available and a collaborative, client-focused ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in a proposals, bid or work-winning role 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

• Coordinate PQQs, tenders, framework submissions and client-specific proposals.
• Work with 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Coordinate 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

Writing and editing

Organisation

MS Office proficiency

Adobe InDesign knowledge

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Morris & Spottiswood in Leeds, England, is seeking a Proposals Coordinator to drive growth across MEP, fitout and construction services. You will coordinate bids, gather content from service leads and shape compelling client proposals.

The role sits within the Group Proposals function, supporting continuous improvement of bid content and processes, with hybrid working available and a collaborative, client-focused ethos.