Senior Proposals Lead - Bid Strategy & Content

Morris & Spottiswood; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris & Spottiswood in Livingston is seeking a Senior Proposals Coordinator to drive growth across M&E services, framework submissions and client proposals. You will coordinate with senior leaders, operations and the Group Proposals function to produce compliant, persuasive submissions.

The role suits an experienced bid professional who enjoys shaping content, improving bid processes and leading plan timelines.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in proposals, bid or work-winning roles in construction, building services, engineering, FM or related.

Responsibilities

• Lead PQQs, tenders, framework submissions and client-specific proposals.
• Gather and shape content with senior leaders, service leads and SMEs.
• Write clear, persuasive responses tailored to client priorities and criteria.
• Leading bid plans, review cycles, governance requirements and submission deadlines.
• Maintain bid library with service methodologies, case studies, CVs, value propositions and capability statements.
• Support client interviews, presentations, clarification responses and marketing collateral.
• Lead services-led accreditations, evidence and compliance content with HSQE and wider teams.
• Share best practice across the Group Proposals function and drive improvement in bid quality and efficiency.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Morris & Spottiswood in Livingston is seeking a Senior Proposals Coordinator to drive growth across M&E services, framework submissions and client proposals. You will coordinate with senior leaders, operations and the Group Proposals function to produce compliant, persuasive submissions.

The role suits an experienced bid professional who enjoys shaping content, improving bid processes and leading plan timelines.