Ref:BH-41636
Proposal Manager
Staffing and Recruitment
11 hours ago
Posted date11 hours ago
No experience / No degreeMinimum level
No experience / No degreeSustainabilityJob category
Sustainability** New Vacancy **
Proposal Manager – Offshore Wind
Location: Kingston, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Offshore Energy / Renewable Infrastructure / Marine Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to join our offshore wind tendering team based in Kingston. This is a pivotal position supporting the pursuit of large-scale offshore installation and fabrication projects, often involving multiple structures and complex stakeholder environments.
The ideal candidate will have a background in managing commercial bids for major offshore energy projects and the ability to lead multidisciplinary proposal teams through high-value tender processes from concept to contract award.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Manager – Offshore Wind
Location: Kingston, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Offshore Energy / Renewable Infrastructure / Marine Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to join our offshore wind tendering team based in Kingston. This is a pivotal position supporting the pursuit of large-scale offshore installation and fabrication projects, often involving multiple structures and complex stakeholder environments.
The ideal candidate will have a background in managing commercial bids for major offshore energy projects and the ability to lead multidisciplinary proposal teams through high-value tender processes from concept to contract award.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and management of commercial proposals to maximize contract awards and optimize project outcomes
- Develop comprehensive proposal plans and organize bid kick-off meetings
- Define bid cost structures in collaboration with estimating teams
- Coordinate inputs across partners, subcontractors, and internal departments
- Analyze and interpret contract requirements, scope of work, and commercial conditions
- Review and approve internal cost estimates and project cash flow forecasts
- Define overall execution plans, resource strategies, schedules, and project architecture
- Ensure alignment of all technical, procurement, and operational elements across the proposal package
- Prepare and submit full proposal documentation to the client
- Manage the post-bid clarification phase and support contract negotiations
- Conduct thorough risk and opportunity analysis using formal tools such as ROBS
- Produce detailed proposal close-out and cost closure reports
- Significant experience in proposal management within offshore wind, offshore construction, marine infrastructure, or related industries
- Strong understanding of offshore installation scopes and fabrication project delivery
- Proven track record of leading multi-partner bids and commercial negotiations
- Familiar with risk management methodologies and bid governance processes
- Excellent coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines
- Opportunity to work on flagship offshore wind and energy transition projects
- A collaborative, international environment focused on sustainable infrastructure
- Career progression in a growing sector at the forefront of the energy industry
JOB SUMMARY
Proposal Manager
Kingston upon Thames
11 hours ago
No experience / No degree
Full-time
Ref:BH-41636
Proposal Manager