Join a highly successful, privately owned regional main building contractor known for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, and healthcare with a turnover of circa £50M.
My client is looking for a dynamic and proactive Proposals Manager to join their growing team at their Wakefield office. You will play a key role in driving the growth of the business by managing the bid and proposals process for projects with values up to £10M each.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation, writing, and submission of competitive bids and proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
* Manage the full bid process from initial qualification through to submission, including planning, coordination, and presentation.
* Work closely with senior management, estimating teams, and technical specialists to ensure accurate and compelling submissions.
* Develop win strategies, value propositions, and tailored solutions to meet client needs.
* Analyse tender documents and identify risks, opportunities, and key information required for the bid.
* Ensure all proposals are professionally presented, accurate, and submitted on time.
* Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to enhance future business opportunities.
* Continuously improve the bid process and share best practices across the team.
Ideal Candidate:
* You should be either an experienced Assistant Proposals Manager looking for the next step in your career or already be a Proposals Manager.
* Proven track record in managing or supporting bids for construction projects, ideally with experience in education, commercial, industrial, or healthcare sectors.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to produce high-quality proposals and presentations.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
* Knowledge of construction project delivery, tendering processes, and procurement methods.
* A proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and a passion for securing new business.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary up to £65,000, depending on experience.
* Car allowance.
* Excellent benefits package, including pension scheme, healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a well-established and growing company.
This is an exciting career opportunity for a Proposals Manager to be part of a thriving business that values and rewards hard work, expertise, and commitment.
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