Proposal Manager

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS); Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Proposal Manager for offshore wind projects in Kingston. This role involves managing commercial bids, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring alignment of proposal elements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in offshore construction and proven negotiation skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on flagship offshore wind projects

Collaborative international environment

Career progression in a growing sector

Qualifications

• Significant experience in proposal management within offshore wind or related industries.
• Strong understanding of offshore installation scopes and project delivery.
• Proven track record of leading multi-partner bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of commercial proposals for offshore projects.
• Coordinate inputs across partners and internal departments.
• Prepare and submit full proposal documentation to clients.

Skills

Proposal Management

Commercial Negotiations

Risk Management

Communication

Coordination

Job description

** New Vacancy **

Proposal Manager – Offshore Wind
Location: Kingston, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Offshore Energy / Renewable Infrastructure / Marine Engineering

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to join our offshore wind tendering team based in Kingston. This is a pivotal position supporting the pursuit of large-scale offshore installation and fabrication projects, often involving multiple structures and complex stakeholder environments.
The ideal candidate will have a background in managing commercial bids for major offshore energy projects and the ability to lead multidisciplinary proposal teams through high-value tender processes from concept to contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of commercial proposals to maximize contract awards and optimize project outcomes
• Develop comprehensive proposal plans and organize bid kick-off meetings
• Define bid cost structures in collaboration with estimating teams
• Coordinate inputs across partners, subcontractors, and internal departments
• Analyze and interpret contract requirements, scope of work, and commercial conditions
• Review and approve internal cost estimates and project cash flow forecasts
• Define overall execution plans, resource strategies, schedules, and project architecture
• Ensure alignment of all technical, procurement, and operational elements across the proposal package
• Prepare and submit full proposal documentation to the client
• Manage the post-bid clarification phase and support contract negotiations
• Conduct thorough risk and opportunity analysis using formal tools such as ROBS
• Produce detailed proposal close-out and cost closure reports

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in proposal management within offshore wind, offshore construction, marine infrastructure, or related industries
• Strong understanding of offshore installation scopes and fabrication project delivery
• Proven track record of leading multi-partner bids and commercial negotiations
• Familiar with risk management methodologies and bid governance processes
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on flagship offshore wind and energy transition projects
• A collaborative, international environment focused on sustainable infrastructure
• Career progression in a growing sector at the forefront of the energy industry

If you meet the requirements above, please apply!