Proposals Manager

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary main contractor seeks a Proposals/Bid Manager in London. You will manage the entire bid process in a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality submissions. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this role offers up to £65,000 and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive package

Hybrid working model

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a main contracting environment.
• Strong proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven track record in managing PQQs and tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from PQQs to tender submissions.
• Schedule and chair bid meetings and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and proofread bid content.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Proofreading

Content Editing

Stakeholder Management

Team Collaboration

Tools

InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Photoshop

Illustrator

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Proposals /Bid Manager Position - Multi Disciplinary Main Contractor
Based in City of London | Hybrid Working

Are you a Proposal /Bid Manager looking for a new challenge?
Do you enjoy working in a small collaborative team in a fast paced environment?
Are you keen on creating high-quality tender submissions and building strong internal relationships?

About the Company

My client is a multidisciplinary main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering excellence across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong pipeline of work with repeat clients, they are keen to expand the business and are keen to bring a Proposal or Bid Manager to help them with the growth. Operating across commercial new builds, fit-outs, industrial spaces and residential, they are keen to cater for a supportive environment for their staff with a focus on wellbeing and development

About the Role

As a Proposals /Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the entire bid process from inception to submission. Working as part of a small, dynamic team, you'll ensure high-quality proposals are delivered on time, aligned with client expectations and internal standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the full bid lifecycle, from PQQs to tender return submissions

Schedule and chair bid launch and regular progress meetings

Interpret client deliverables and scoring matrices to guide bid strategies

Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to gather and refine content

Set internal deadlines, monitor progress, and hold bid team members accountable

Proofread, edit, and enhance content to ensure clarity, consistency, and quality

Create compelling mid and post-tender presentations

Contribute to and help maintain a library of submission information for future bids

Requirements

Ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within a main contracting environment

Strong proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of SharePoint is advantageous

Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator is beneficial but not essential

Proven track record in managing PQQs and tender return submissions

Strong organisational skills with a methodical approach to managing multiple bids

Ability to manage stakeholders effectively and communicate at all levels

Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and content editing skills

Competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus a comprehensive package

Hybrid working model for better work-life balance

Opportunity to work in a vibrant City of London location

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities within a well-established, reputable company

If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, fosters strong relationships, and invests in its people, apply now to become part of their team!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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