Strategic Proposals Lead | Winning Bids (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Proposals Manager to orchestrate bids from start to finish across major European pursuits. You will shape winning strategies, drive the programme, challenge content, and coordinate inputs from technical, commercial and leadership teams.

Join a high‑performing, collaborative team and help deliver high‑quality proposals that address complex client challenges, with a hybrid working model and opportunities to grow with Jacobs’ growth agenda.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and budgets.
• Strong ability to lead meetings and workshops.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across growth, sales and operations.
• Comfort engaging with supply chain partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process from opportunity to submission.
• Translate client challenges into winning strategies and solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional pursuit teams and reviews.
• Develop distinctive value propositions to strengthen competitive position.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder coordination

Sales/team leadership

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Proposals Manager to orchestrate bids from start to finish across major European pursuits. You will shape winning strategies, drive the programme, challenge content, and coordinate inputs from technical, commercial and leadership teams.

Join a high‑performing, collaborative team and help deliver high‑quality proposals that address complex client challenges, with a hybrid working model and opportunities to grow with Jacobs’ growth agenda.