Commercial Proposals Manager

RSK Group

  • Newbury, Berkshire
  • £54,348-75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd (Woodhouse) a member of the RSK Group, provides leading-edge expertise in the optimal management of physical assets and infrastructure for many industry sectors, with operating business units in UK, North America, South America, and Australasia.We are now hiring for a Commercial Proposals Manager to manage the end-to-end bid process for global physical asset management projects. This includes leading bids from Pre-Sales Qualification through to Preferred Bidder and Contract Award, working with multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals that align with client needs, TWPL’s strategic goals, and industry best practicesThis is a Hybrid position with home and office working from the Head Office in Kingsclere. This typically is 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (flexibility required)Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage virtual bid teams, coordinating inputs from technical specialists, commercial, legal, finance, delivery, and external partners.
  • Own and deliver the full bid lifecycle, from capture planning through to contract signing.
  • Develop and manage bid programmes including scoping, shredding, storyboarding, and resource planning.
  • Plan and monitor bid progress, addressing issues with support from opportunity owners and senior leadership.
  • Track and manage risks throughout the bid process.
  • Build and manage bid budgets, ensuring alignment with funder formats and internal approvals.
  • Ensure all project delivery costs are accurately captured, signed off, and compliant with governance.
  • Set up and manage formal bid reviews (e.g., red reviews, financial/ops reviews, approval to submit).
  • Ensure bid deliverables meet quality, schedule, budget, and client requirements.
Reporting & Governance
  • Report bid progress to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Manage the handover from bid to delivery teams (e.g., Service Delivery or Project Managers).
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance and external procurement standards (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, ITT/ITN, MEAT, VfM).
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage with clients, attend conferences/workshops, and represent TWPL in bid-related forums.
  • Collaborate with and support external consortium partners.
  • Maintain strong relationships with SMEs, academia, and funding bodies.
  • Share best practices and upskill internal and external contributors to improve proposal quality.
  • Act as the key contact for client procurement teams, managing clarifications and communications.
Person Specification:
  • Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related technical field.
  • Verifiable commercial experience in similar roles with strong project management skills across multiple teams and locations.
  • Must have real experience in Proposal Management, Sales, Business Development, or Account Management.
  • Professional equivalent experience in the Bid Management field.
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream bids in asset-intensive industries (e.g., utilities, transport, defence, energy).
  • Strong understanding of commercial law and global contract frameworks (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
  • Familiarity with ISO 55000, PAS 55, or similar asset management standards.
  • Experience using CRM systems and collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Kahootz).
Salary & Benefits:
  • £54,348 - £75,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Mental Health Support
  • Digital GP Service
  • Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
  • Regular training and development
A full job description is attached to the advert that outlines a full range of responsibilities and information on the role.RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer#Woodhousepartnership #commercialproposalsmanager #proposalsmanager #BidmanagerThe Woodhouse Partnership is a leading global provider of organisational development expertise, education and tools for the optimal management of physical assets and industrial infrastructure.Founded in 1994 by former senior managers from Shell, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the Royal Air Force, Philips and Kvaerner Engineering, we operate in more than 30 countries with divisional offices in the UK, North and South America and Australasia. The company boasts an unrivalled team of asset management experts and trainers, each with multi-sector personal experience developing and implementing leading practices. Clients include HOFOR (City of Copenhagen utilities), UK National Grid, Ecopetrol (Colombia), SABIC, Babcock (defence), Affinity Water, United States Bureau of Reclamation and Transport for London.The Woodhouse Partnership is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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