Proposals Manager

Proposals Manager Location: Warrington Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive benefits Start Date: ASAP We are excited to offer a new opportunity due to the continued growth of our water framework with United Utilities. In this role, you will join the bid team, managing the Pipeline of Opportunities, Tender, Governance, and Approval processes. You will play an essential role in budget setting and reforecasting, working closely with both the Commercial and Finance teams. Collaboration will be key, as you will liaise with colleagues across various disciplines, including Design, Delivery, HSEQ, Commercial, Finance, and Procurement. What will your day look like… * Review benefits delivered vs. baseline targets to inform future proposals. * Capture outcomes and lessons learned to enhance future submissions. * Ensure proposals align with client needs and expectations. * Support resilience across fluctuating bid workloads. * Identify and develop proposals for strategic growth areas. * Maintain and improve proposal governance and compliance. * Assess and address risks and opportunities within bids. * Develop competitive tenders that offer best-value outcomes. * Secure buy-in from key stakeholders (Delivery, Design, Commercial, etc.). * Support handover planning and opportunity tracking post-award. * Promote behaviours that drive high-quality, outcome-focused proposals. About you… * Proven experience in a similar sector such as Utilities, Civils, or Construction * A Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2) or relevant time-served experience. * Background in one or more of the following: Estimating, Operational Delivery, or Commercial roles * Experience managing a Bid or Proposals team * Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. * A collaborative mindset, able to work cross-functionally with stakeholders from Design, Delivery, and Commercial teams * An eye for detail and a drive to deliver high-quality, client-focused proposals What’s in it for you… * 24 days holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension scheme * Life assurance * Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan * Avove Discount Scheme * Family friendly policies * A selection of lifestyle benefit options * Financial wellbeing programme * Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues * We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career

Location: Warrington, Cheshire, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025