​Proposals Manager

Location Corby
Discipline: Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000-£70,000 plus package
Contact name: Andy Winkett

Contact email: andy.winkett@edgecareers.co.uk
Job ref: 067
Published: 11 days ago

Job Title:  Proposals Manager
Location: Corby
Salary:£55-70k plus package

We are recruiting for an experienced Proposals Manager to join a leading construction business, supporting the delivery of high-quality preconstruction bids and tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the end-to-end bid and tender submission process.
  • Produce compelling, compliant proposal documents, executive summaries and presentation materials.
  • Write, edit and review high-quality responses that align with client requirements and scoring criteria.
  • Collaborate with bid teams, technical specialists and graphic designers to create engaging submissions.
  • Coordinate tender documentation, client portals, queries and submission deadlines.
  • Prepare and maintain bid content, including case studies, CVs and project information.
  • Support continuous improvement by maintaining bid libraries and capturing lessons learned.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in bid coordination, proposals or preconstruction within the construction industry.
  • Excellent written English with strong editing and proofreading skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Experience using Adobe InDesign (Adobe Creative Cloud experience advantageous).
  • Confident coordinating stakeholders and producing high-quality tender documentation.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English (or equivalent).
  • Relevant CSCS Card where required.

Desirable

  • Degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Graphic Design or a related discipline.
  • Knowledge of construction processes and bid management.
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or Microsoft Visio experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor offering a varied workload, career development and the chance to play a key role in winning major construction projects.