Senior Proposals Manager – Construction & Infrastructure

BAM UK & Ireland; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity & paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicle

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager for our Kill, Kildare Head Office. You will lead the preconstruction team's proposal efforts, shaping compelling client-focused submissions that showcase capabilities and competitive strengths.

You will coordinate content across design, estimating, planning, commercial and sustainability teams, ensuring compliant, high-quality tenders that drive win rates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in proposals, bid management or preconstruction in construction, engineering or infra.
• Proven track record leading successful tender submissions.
• Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement.
• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational ability.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail while maintaining the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle from qualification to submission.
• Develop submission strategies, win themes and client-focused messaging.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, compelling and aligned with client priorities.
• Write, edit and enhance persuasive proposal content.
• Translate complex technical information into client-focused responses.
• Produce executive summaries, methodologies and supporting materials.
• Coordinate input from design, estimating, planning, commercial and sustainability teams.
• Facilitate bid kick-off meetings, reviews and sign-off processes.
• Build relationships with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving submission quality and win rates.

Skills

Proposals

Bid management

Tender submissions

Writing & editing

Project management

Deadlines

Attention to detail

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager for our Kill, Kildare Head Office. You will lead the preconstruction team's proposal efforts, shaping compelling client-focused submissions that showcase capabilities and competitive strengths.

You will coordinate content across design, estimating, planning, commercial and sustainability teams, ensuring compliant, high-quality tenders that drive win rates.