Proposal Manager

We are working with a well-established wastewater treatment provider delivering engineered treatment solutions across the water, environmental, and industrial sectors nationwide.

They are now seeking a Proposals Manager to lead the development of commercially focused, technically sound proposals and tenders, preferably based from Monmouth with home working available.

This is a senior role combining commercial leadership, solution design, tender governance, and technical coordination. You will manage the proposals, solutions, process, and laboratory functions, ensuring proposed solutions are practical, compliant, commercially viable, and aligned with operational delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of technical proposals and tenders from initial concept through to handover
• Oversee commercially focused solution design, working closely with technical teams where further detail is required
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to Solutions Engineers across proposals and tender activity
• Review proposed treatment solutions to ensure design integrity, risk awareness, and delivery feasibility
• Support the Sales Team by ensuring proposals are clear, accurate, practical, and aligned with client requirements
• Lead initial contract reviews on tenders and bids, liaising with legal support where required
• Manage technical engagement with clients during tender and design stages
• Ensure commercial and technical governance processes are followed across all proposals
• Oversee laboratory operations, quality control, and service delivery performance
• Drive improvements in proposal processes, tools, standards, and ways of working

Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience within water or wastewater treatment
• Background in civil, chemical, environmental engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong understanding of process design and engineered treatment solutions
• Experience leading complex technical proposals, tenders, or bid submissions
• Commercial understanding of cost estimation, whole life cost, and value-driven solutions
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Projects teams
• Experience reviewing technical solutions including design, costing, risk, and delivery considerations
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to support and develop technical teams
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, water sector standards, and technical governance
• Experience with contract forms such as NEC or laboratory/testing environments advantageous

Summary

Position: Proposals Manager

Location: Monmouth preferred, home working available

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + Bonus

Start: Notice dependent

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced proposals or solutions leader to take ownership of a key commercial function within a growing wastewater treatment business

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