Proposals Manager

NG Bailey Facilities Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services company in the UK is seeking a Proposals Manager to own the proposal process for secure new business. You will produce high-quality submissions, collaborate with multiple departments, and manage client presentations. This hybrid role allows flexibility to work from home while requiring occasional travel to London. Ideal candidates will have experience in proposal management within hard FM or construction, strong writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Gym Membership

Free Employee Assistance Program for mental health

Qualifications

• Proven experience in proposal or bid management, ideally within hard FM or construction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail and storytelling in submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end proposal process for various submissions.
• Produce engaging and persuasive proposals showcasing capabilities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather content.

Skills

Proposal management

Strong writing and editing

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

APMP Foundation certification (desirable)

Job description

Proposals Manager

Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel to London as required
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Private Healthcare + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an excellent opportunity for a Proposal Manager to join the Work Winning Team within NG Bailey Facilities Services. This is a pivotal role where you’ll take ownership of the end‑to‑end proposal process, leading the development of high‑quality, client‑focused submissions that help secure new business and retain key clients. You’ll have the opportunity to see the whole journey of a proposal—from initial concept through to final presentation—with the freedom to make your mark and shape how we present ourselves to clients. Partnering closely with our Solutions Directors, you’ll collaborate across multiple business streams—including Operations, HR, Legal, IT, and Energy—to create compelling, compliant, and strategically aligned proposals that reflect our values and growth strategy. This is a hybrid/remote position with flexibility to work from home and travel occasionally to our London office for collaboration and key meetings.

Key Deliverables

• Managing the end‑to‑end proposal process for RFIs, PQQs, ITTs, RFPs, and client presentations.
• Producing engaging, persuasive, and professionally presented submissions that showcase NG Bailey’s capabilities and value proposition.
• Partnering with subject matter experts (SMEs) across departments to gather and refine high‑quality content aligned to client needs.
• Leading storyboarding sessions and developing executive summaries and win themes that tell a compelling story.
• Working closely with the Solutions Directors, work‑winning and operations teams to ensure all submissions are client‑focused and strategically positioned.
• Maintaining and improving proposal templates, content libraries, and proposal standards.
• Supporting with client presentations and other work‑winning activities as required.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented, and confident communicator who enjoys taking full ownership of the proposal process and thrives on collaboration. You’ll ideally already be working as a Proposal or an experienced Bid writer, but we’re also open to experienced Bid Coordinators ready to step up into a more autonomous role.

• Proven experience in proposal or bid management, ideally within hard FM, construction, or professional services.
• Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills—able to coordinate inputs across multiple departments and drive projects to completion.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and tendering frameworks (public and private sector).
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• (Desirable) APMP Foundation certification.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days.
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well‑being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.