Strategic Proposals Lead

Jacobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Proposals Manager to orchestrate bid processes across Europe. You will shape winning strategies, drive programme delivery, and coordinate content and reviews to create compelling, compliant proposals.

Ideal candidates will drive cross-functional teams, translate client challenges into impactful solutions, and contribute to Jacobs' growth through high-quality submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal skills to lead and facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Experience engaging with supply chain partners and delivering together with stakeholders.
• Sales experience desirable with track record leading teams on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process from start to finish, shaping a winning strategy.
• Coordinate content, reviews and contributors to produce clear, compelling proposals.
• Collaborate with technical, commercial and leadership teams to translate client challenges into winning solutions.
• Develop distinctive value propositions to strengthen Jacobs' competitive position and growth.
• Lead cross-functional pursuit teams and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Supply chain experience

Sales experience

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Proposals Manager to orchestrate bid processes across Europe. You will shape winning strategies, drive programme delivery, and coordinate content and reviews to create compelling, compliant proposals.

Ideal candidates will drive cross-functional teams, translate client challenges into impactful solutions, and contribute to Jacobs' growth through high-quality submissions.