Proposal Manager (Mechanical & Electrical Estimating) / Responsable des Offres (Estimation Mécanique & Électrique) (H/F)

GE Vernova

Stafford, United Kingdom

Full Time

Posted September 21, 2026

£27k - £29k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 30, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

Preparation of proposals/bids, contract negotiation and compliance with contract commitments and commercial risk assessment Operates with some autonomy but are typically subject to standard sales practices and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

As Proposal Manager, you lead the preparation of high-quality, competitive proposals that support customer needs and create long-term value for the business.
You work across small to medium-sized tenders, helping turn customer requirements into clear, compelling commercial offers. You bring structure, sound judgement, and a strong understanding of bid processes to manage proposals from initial review through to submission. In this role, you collaborate with colleagues across functions, contribute to commercial discussions, and help ensure each proposal is compliant, competitive, and aligned with our business goals.
Leading the preparation and submission of clear, accurate, and competitive proposals for customers across the region
Coordinating tender inputs, documentation, and reviews to ensure proposals are complete, compliant, and submitted on time
Supporting commercial discussions and contract negotiations with a focus on value, risk awareness, and customer needs
Driving competitive pricing approaches that balance customer expectations with sustainable business outcomes
Assessing commercial risks and contract commitments to support strong decision-making throughout the bid process
Collaborating with colleagues across sales, commercial, technical, and operational teams to build high-quality responses
Contributing your market and product knowledge to help strengthen proposal quality and improve win potential
Manage proposals from initial tender kick-off through to submission and handover, ensuring a structured, timely, and high-quality bid process.
Coordinate cross-functional inputs from commercial, technical, sourcing, planning, and execution teams to develop compliant and competitive offers.
Lead internal proposal reviews covering strategy, risk, assumptions, costing, and resource planning to support strong commercial outcomes.
Own cost outputs, benchmarking data, and pricing assumptions to help develop robust and competitive proposals.
Ensure proposal documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with customer requirements and internal governance processes.
Utilise lessons learned and support continuous improvement across tendering activities.
Contribute to a smooth handover from tendering to execution following contract award.
Piloter la préparation et la soumission d'offres claires, précises et compétitives pour les clients de la région.
Coordonner les inputs des appels d'offres, la documentation et les revues pour garantir que les offres sont complètes, conformes et soumises dans les délais.
Soutenir les discussions commerciales et les négociations contractuelles en mettant l'accent sur la valeur, la gestion des risques et les besoins clients.
Définir des approches de tarification compétitives qui équilibrent les attentes des clients et les résultats durables pour l'entreprise.
Évaluer les risques commerciaux et les engagements contractuels pour soutenir une prise de décision éclairée.
Collaborer avec les équipes commerciales, techniques et opérationnelles pour élaborer des réponses de haute qualité.

Requirements

Capacité à préparer, coordonner et livrer des dossiers d'appel d'offres avec précision et souci du détail.
Capacité à gérer les priorités, à maintenir le suivi des activités et à travailler avec assurance au sein des processus commerciaux établis.
Compréhension des risques commerciaux, de la revue de contrats et de l'importance de la conformité des offres.
Expérience en vente, appels d'offres ou propositions, avec une aisance relationnelle.
Solides compétences en résolution de problèmes et capacité d'analyse.
Aptitude à établir des relations de travail efficaces transversales.