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Manager of Proposals - Europe

Manager of Proposals - Europe

Manager of Bid & Proposals  - Europe

Hybrid in Holborn, London 

Salary (negotiable) with an exceptional Flexible Benefits fund up to £1175

Only apply if you have the Right to Work in the UK 

 

Are you a Dynamic Bid & Proposals specialist in Engineering looking for that next step to conquer Europe?  Read on! 

 

Main Purpose of Role:

  • Responsible for Proposal Management performance across the Region.
  • Implements the Proposal Management process by driving proposal excellence and compliance with company policies and client requirements.
  • Manages all proposal resources towards the effective and compliant delivery of targets, tracking and reporting performance on an ongoing basis.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Overall Region responsibility for the proposal process, quality standards, brand compliance and pricing / winning strategy.
  • Manage all pre-contract commercial matters, including proposal preparation and approvals are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Enforce use of Penspen Proposal Management Procedure.
  • Ensure that all relevant data and information compiled during the tender development phase is considered and made available to all tender team members and approving management.
  • Maintain accurate records and files of all the proposal data.
  • Liaise with all tender team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements and the commercial strategy as defined by the Region Sales & Marketing Director and Directors of E&PM, AM and AI business units including but not limited to Contribution and Operating Profit targets.
  • Ensure the smooth running of the proposal within the correct time and financial parameters.
  • Alert Region Sales & Marketing Director and Directors of E&PM, AM and AI business units (as appropriate) to potential problems in proposal development / production.
  • Ensure that all applicable advice is received in connection with support functions including but not limited to finance, tax, insurance, legal, compliance and treasury.
  • Prepare, analyse and report win/loss tenders monthly through CRM.
  • Supervise commercial handover of Wins to operations during project set-up, ensuring coordination/ administration procedures are in place.
  • Ensure all commercial processes are processed through CRM.
  • Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
  • Must understand and comply with quality, safety and company policies of Penspen.
  • Follow Penspen Compliance policies.
  • Lead, develop and train the proposal team based in Penspen offices across the UK.
  • Carryout regular visits to Penspen UK offices to manage his proposal team, meet with bid managers and Directors of E&PM, AM and AI business units.
  • Assist in negotiations and clarifications with clients.
  • Assist with building relationships with clients as appropriate.
  • Assist with the production of relevant ad-hoc management reports as required.
  • Assist with business development activities as required.
  • Attend marketing events, conferences, webinar and exhibitions as required.
  • Other duties as directed by line manager.

 

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Experience:

  • Ideally an Engineering Degree.
  • More than 10 years Oil & Gas industry experience in Engineering Consultancy.
  • More than 10 years Regional experience.
  • Recent experience in Energy Transition Projects focused on H2, Green Ammonia and Carbon Capture

 

Skills:

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong relationship and networking skills.
  • Client focused and goal oriented.
  • Strong judgment and analytical skills.
  • Resilient with the ability to handle difficult and challenging situations.
  • Organised with strong interpersonal and time management skills.
  • Tenacious, assertive and able to professionally challenge and influence decisions.
  • Professional and confident approach to working relationships.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • High attention to detail.

 

Please do click on the link to apply  https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/manager-of-proposals---europe-575691.html

email a.graham@penspen.com for informal conversation.

 

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Location
UK - South East
Job Family
Sales & Marketing
Type of Contract
Permanent
Full/Part time
Full Time
Region (current)
Europe
Closing Date
31/01/2025
Ref No
14147