Proposal Manager

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Proposal Manager on a Permanent Basis, based in the East Midlands.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Proposals Manager to join our growing infrastructure team. This is a key role where you will lead the development of high‑quality bids for complex infrastructure projects, helping us secure strategic work across our rail, highways, energy, and nuclear business units. Managing the end‑to‑end bid process, you will craft compelling written content and collaborate closely with technical experts across multiple disciplines to produce exceptional submissions.

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle across the infrastructure division, from inception to final submission, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality, competitive proposals.
• Write, edit, and proofread persuasive and technically accurate bid responses, tailored to client requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, commercial teams, and delivery leads to shape winning strategies and facilitate solution development workshops and reviews.
• Coordinate closely with Bid Coordinators to maintain timelines and uphold quality standards across all deliverables.
• Analyse tender documentation to extract key requirements, identify win themes, and ensure full compliance with client and internal governance.
• Support post‑submission activities, including clarifications, presentations, and feedback reviews.
• Support internal knowledge sharing and coaching of more junior team members.

• Proven experience as a Proposals Manager in infrastructure (minimum 3 years’ experience), ideally with exposure to the highways, energy, rail, or nuclear sectors.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling and original content.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of industry standards, procurement processes, and compliance requirements in infrastructure.

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