Proposal Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Proposal Manager to join their offshore wind tendering team in Kingston. This pivotal role involves managing commercial bids for large-scale offshore projects, ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality proposals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the offshore energy sector and a proven track record in proposal management.

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 the development and management of commercial proposals.
• Coordinate inputs across partners and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit full proposal documentation to the client.

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!