Senior Proposals Engineer

Winchester
9 months ago
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Senior Proposals Engineer / Bid Manager - £48,000-£58,000 + Hybrid Working + Great Benefits
Location: Hybrid | Sector: Nuclear Engineering | Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a seasoned Bid Manager or Proposals Engineer looking to take full ownership of the bid lifecycle within a pioneering and fast-growing company? Want to make your mark in the nuclear sector and work on high-impact projects that shape the future?

We're on the hunt for a Senior Proposals Engineer / Bid Manager to join a highly respected engineering firm making waves in one of the UK's most important sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead critical bids from concept to contract, bringing together technical knowledge, commercial insight, and creative thinking to deliver compelling proposals that win business.

You'll be the engine behind the bid process-identifying opportunities, managing risks, and crafting powerful proposals that clearly articulate our value proposition. If you love the thrill of a deadline and the satisfaction of a strategic win, this could be your next big career move.

What's in it for you?

Salary: £48,000-£58,000 DOE

Work-life Balance: Flexible hours + hybrid working

Time Off: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Perks:

6% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare & life assurance

Relocation support (if needed)

Cycle to Work Scheme

"Introduce a Friend" bonus

Development: Ongoing training, career support, and growth opportunities

Your Day-to-Day:

Own and manage the end-to-end bid process across multiple projects

Identify new opportunities and evaluate bid/no-bid decisions

Coordinate stakeholder input and host bid meetings, reviews, and approvals

Develop bid strategies, delivery programmes, and pricing models

Craft persuasive, clear, and compliant proposal content (RFI, ITT, RFP, etc.)

Build strong relationships with clients and key partners

Lead subcontractor negotiations and produce robust technical and commercial proposals

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience in a similar role (e.g. Bid Manager, Proposals Engineer, Tendering Manager, Technical Bid Writer)

Industry experience in nuclear, defence, oil & gas, or another regulated environment

Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage complex bid processes

Excellent communication and proposal writing skills

A proactive mindset with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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