Hybrid Proposals Lead - Construction & M&E

Morris and Spottiswood; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris & Spottiswood is seeking a Proposals Coordinator to drive growth by managing bids, tenders and client proposals across public and private sector opportunities. You will coordinate content with service leads and SMEs, shaping compelling, compliant responses that win work.

This role blends collaboration with operations, requires strong writing and project management, and offers hybrid working in a supportive, values-led business where continuous improvement is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in proposals, bid or work-winning roles within construction, building services, engineering, FM or related environments.
• 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 focus on quality, compliance and presentation.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.

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

Writing & editing

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Morris & Spottiswood is seeking a Proposals Coordinator to drive growth by managing bids, tenders and client proposals across public and private sector opportunities. You will coordinate content with service leads and SMEs, shaping compelling, compliant responses that win work.

This role blends collaboration with operations, requires strong writing and project management, and offers hybrid working in a supportive, values-led business where continuous improvement is encouraged.