Posted: 18 June
The role
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 remote 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.
What The Role Offers:
* £70,000 to £80,000 base salary plus performance related bonus up to 18%
* Senior leadership opportunity within a growing wastewater treatment business
* High-profile role influencing how complex treatment solutions are proposed and delivered
* Hybrid / home working available
* Exposure to major water, environmental, and industrial projects
* Scope to develop and improve a specialist technical team
* Opportunity to work closely with senior commercial and operational leadership
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Medicash Scheme and online GP access
* Pension scheme, life assurance, employee discounts, and referral scheme
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, hybrid/remote working available
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus (up to 18%)
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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