Proposals Manager – Infrastructure

Location: UK-wide – Remote with 1 Day Per Week in Nottinghamshire
Sector: Infrastructure (Rail, Highways, Energy, Nuclear)
Salary: up to £70,000 + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent

2fawcett are excited to be supporting a leading infrastructure organisation in the recruitment of a talented and experienced Proposals Manager. This is a pivotal role within a growing team, responsible for leading and developing high-quality bids for complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects across the rail, highways, energy and nuclear sectors.

The successful candidate will manage the full end-to-end bid process, create compelling written content, and work closely with technical experts to deliver winning submissions that secure strategic opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from initial capture through to final submission, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality and competitive proposal documents.
• Write, edit and proofread persuasive, technically accurate and tailored bid responses.
• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts, commercial teams and delivery leads to shape bid strategies, facilitating solution development workshops and internal reviews.
• Coordinate with Bid Coordinators to maintain schedules and uphold quality across all deliverables.
• Analyse tender documentation to identify key requirements, win themes and compliance obligations.
• Support post-submission activities including clarifications, presentations and debrief sessions.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and support the development of junior team members.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience as a Proposals Manager within the infrastructure sector (minimum 3 years), ideally with exposure to highways, energy, rail or nuclear.
• Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging content.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, capable of handling multiple bids simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of industry standards, procurement processes and compliance requirements.

Desirable

• APMP or equivalent bid/proposal management qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe tools (Acrobat, InDesign).

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, transformative infrastructure projects.
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent scope for professional development and career progression.