Proposals Manager

LGBT Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Willmott Dixon is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager to lead high-quality bid submissions for interior construction projects. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, crafting compelling win themes, and guiding the bid process from PQQs to tenders.

You will work flexibly from home and our central London office, leveraging strong writing and storytelling skills and advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign to develop persuasive responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in proposals or bid writing within the construction sector.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills to craft compelling submissions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional bid teams and coordinate contributors.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and the Adobe Suite.
• APMP membership and/or certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-quality bids from PQQs through tenders.
• Coordinate input from project managers, cost planners, SMEs and senior leaders.
• Manage the bid review process and win theme workshops.
• Support client presentations and develop bid collateral.
• Coach colleagues involved in the bid process.

Skills

Bid writing

Proposal management

Team coordination

Storytelling

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Proposals Manager role in the construction sector

Flexible working from home and office in central London

Essential experience in proposals or bid writing and Adobe InDesign

Leadership in developing high-quality bids and coordinating cross-functional teams

Desirable: APMP membership and/or certification

Company recognised for excellence in workplace and sustainability

Are you an experienced proposals professional with a passion for winning work and a talent for turning complex information into compelling submissions? We're looking for a driven and detail-focused Proposals Manager to lead the development of high-quality bids for exciting interiors construction projects across a diverse range of sectors.

Working at the heart of our work winning team, you'll collaborate with Project Managers (Proposals), project teams, cost planners, subject matter experts and senior leaders to develop persuasive, client-focused proposals. You'll lead the quality response process from PQQs and EOIs through to tenders and Post Tender Interviews, as well as supporting presentations and developing bid collateral.

Working flexibly from home and our office opposite the Old Bailey in central London, you'll need a strong track record in proposals or bid writing, with excellent writing and story-telling skills and the ability to develop and weave win themes throughout a submission. You'll be confident coordinating contributions from across the business, facilitating answer planning and win theme workshops, and working with technical specialists to turn complex information into clear, engaging responses.

As the successful Proposals Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the quality of our bids, challenging and improving responses where appropriate, and ensuring the bid process is followed. You'll also bring creativity to our submissions, support customer presentations and coach colleagues involved in the bid process. Strong knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign, is essential.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential skills:

• Experience of working in a work-winning role in the construction sector.
• Experience of developing compelling win themes and weaving them throughout submissions
• Experience of facilitating answer planning sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process.
• Strong experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses.
• Excellent resource planning skills - maintaining timelines, coordinating contributors and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and experience of Adobe InDesign.
• APMP membership and/or certification.

Personal Qualities

• Model behaviors which demonstrate respect, helpfulness and cooperation.
• Be a true collaborator who builds strong relationships across the business.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary.
• Identify customer needs and expectations and strive to deliver them.
• Prioritise and plan effectively to deliver agreed objectives.
• Present plans clearly, concisely and accurately, ensuring understanding.
• Find practical ways to overcome barriers.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

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