Proposals Manager (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Proposals Manager (Infrastructure): Leading the end-to-end bid process for complex infrastructure projects in rail, highways, energy, and nuclear sectors with an accent on crafting compelling written content and strategic solution development. Focus on managing the full bid lifecycle, analyzing tender documentation, and collaborating with technical experts to secure strategic contracts.

Location: On-site in Nottingham, UK

Salary: Negotiable

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm specializing in high-quality bids and strategic work across rail, highways, energy, and nuclear infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle for the infrastructure division, from inception to final submission.
• 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.
• Analyze tender documentation to extract key requirements and identify win themes.
• Coordinate with Bid Coordinators to maintain timelines and uphold quality standards across deliverables.
• Support post-submission activities, including clarifications, presentations, and feedback reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Proposals Manager in infrastructure (highways, energy, rail, or nuclear).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills to translate complex technical information into compelling content.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Knowledge of industry standards, procurement processes, and compliance requirements in infrastructure.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Nottingham office.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme and Learning & Development opportunities.
• Assistance and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme and employee benefits portal.
• On-site parking and referral scheme.