Proposals Lead

Multiplex; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

8% pension

25 days leave

Private medical

Job summary

Multiplex is seeking a Proposals Lead in the UK to shape win strategies for high-value bids and partner with directors to deliver competitive, client-focused submissions that reflect the company’s value proposition. You will lead, mentor the bid team, allocate resources across concurrent bids, and embed best practices across all submissions while upholding brand tone and governance.

This role offers a flexible working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life

Qualifications

• Experience leading bids for large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial, strategic and client-focused approach to work-winning.
• Proven leadership capability including coaching, mentoring and decision-making.
• Experience managing multiple high-value, time-critical bid pursuits simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Allocate resources across concurrent bids to ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead and oversee major, strategic and complex bids from opportunity qualification through to submission.
• Ensure bid approaches align with wider business, sector and client strategies.
• Lead internal settlement, compliance and governance reviews.
• Shape and drive bid strategies, win themes and value propositions.
• Ensure bids clearly articulate differentiation, certainty, risk management and client value.
• Support business development activity, client engagement and strategic pursuits.
• Act as a senior interface with Directors, Managing Directors and Business Unit leads.
• Line manage and mentor Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators.
• Embed best practice, continuous improvement and consistency across all submissions.
• Support preparation of executive summaries, board papers, and approval documentation.
• Set and maintain the standard for written quality, visual presentation and messaging.

Skills

Leadership

Bid management

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Mentoring

Resource allocation

Governance reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Bid management software

Job description

Who we are and what we offer:

Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first. You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including: Discretionary annual bonus, 8% company contribution pension, 25 days annual leave + holiday buy options. Single private medical cover, employee assistance programme, and virtual GP service. Competitive parental leave. Several flexible benefits from season ticket loans, discounted gym memberships to a cycle to work scheme. Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy. An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.

Who we’re looking for:

The Proposals Lead provides strategic leadership in the planning, management and delivery of high-value, complex and high-profile bid submissions. The role shapes win strategies, ensuring submissions are competitive, client-focused and clearly articulate the organisation’s value proposition. Working closely with directors and senior leadership, the role influences how the business positions itself to clients and drives a consistent, high-quality approach to work-winning. The role also leads, mentors and develops the bid team, while fostering continuous improvement and supporting a high-performing, collaborative environment aligned with organisational objectives.

• Allocate resources across concurrent bids to ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead and oversee major, strategic and complex bids from opportunity qualification through to submission
• Ensure bid approaches align with wider business, sector and client strategies
• Lead internal settlement, compliance and governance reviews.
• Shape and drive bid strategies, win themes and value propositions
• Ensure bids clearly articulate differentiation, certainty, risk management and client value
• Support business development activity, client engagement and strategic pursuits
• Act as a senior interface with Directors, Managing Directors and Business Unit leads
• Line manage and mentor Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators
• Embed best practice, continuous improvement and consistency across all submissions
• Support preparation of executive summaries, board papers, and approval documentation
• Set and maintain the standard for written quality, visual presentation and messaging
• Act as a guardian of tone, brand and professionalism across all work winning material
• Develop deep understanding of key clients, sectors and competitors
• Lead post bid reviews and feedback analysis to strengthen future performance

What do I need to be successful in this role:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage at senior and executive levels
• Significant experience leading bids for large-scale, complex construction projects
• Strong commercial, strategic and client-focused approach to work-winning
• Proven leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring and decision-making
• Experience managing multiple high-value, time-critical bid pursuits simultaneously
• Experience leading and managing high-performing teams, including setting direction, providing feedback and supporting development.

A note on diversity: Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don’t meet every qualification. So even if you don’t match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we’d love to hear from you.We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Talent Acquisition team during your conversation with them.

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