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

Role Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

· 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.

Requirements

· 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.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time