Senior Proposals Engineer

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Senior Proposals Engineer

"Move From Project Delivery to Proposals - Shape the Future of Highways Construction Bidding"

C£65,000 (DOE) + Electric Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits
Remote/Hybrid - National Remit

Are you an experienced Project Manager or Project Engineer in highways construction or contracting looking for a career shift that leverages your technical and project delivery expertise? Our client, a leader in national highways contracting, is seeking a Senior Proposals Engineer to play a pivotal role in securing major projects.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge of road construction methods, project phasing, and contract delivery in a dynamic proposals' and bid writing role-helping win high-profile infrastructure projects. If you've managed, planned, or delivered highways projects, you'll bring the real-world expertise needed to create compelling, technically accurate bid content.

About the Role

As a Senior Proposals Engineer, you will:
Lead the development of persuasive technical proposals using your hands-on construction experience.

Collaborate with senior leadership, estimators, and project teams to shape winning bids.

Ensure bid submissions accurately reflect the practicalities of project delivery, risk mitigation, and engineering methodologies.

Work on high-profile national infrastructure contracts, supporting multi-million-pound projects.

Travel occasionally (~20%) for project briefings, interviews, and team meetings.

Who We're Looking For

Project Managers or Project Engineers with experience in highways contracting, road construction, or infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of project phases, construction planning, methodologies, and risk management.

Ability to write clear, structured content that conveys technical solutions persuasively.

Someone eager to transition into a strategic, business-critical role where their expertise can make an impact.

Why Move into Proposals & Bid Writing?

Apply Your Engineering & Project Delivery Expertise - Move into a strategic role where your technical knowledge helps secure major contracts.

Expand Your Career Potential - Gain exposure to commercial strategy, client engagement, and senior leadership.

Balance Site & Office Work - Work flexibly, combining remote working with occasional site and HQ visits.

Electric Vehicle & Competitive Package - Enjoy a strong benefits package with a sustainable company car.

How to Apply

If you've delivered highways, infrastructure, or road construction projects and are ready for an exciting career shift into proposals, we'd love to hear from you.

Email your CV quoting Ref: LX (phone number removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss

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