Proposal Manager; Mechanical & Electrical Estimating

Proposal Manager – Grid Solutions Integration

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Proposal Manager to join our Grid Solutions Integration team based in Stafford, United Kingdom.

As Proposal Manager, you lead the preparation of high-quality, competitive proposals that support customer needs and create long-term value for the business.

• Lead the preparation and submission of clear, accurate, and competitive proposals for customers across the region.
• Coordinate tender inputs, documentation, and reviews to ensure proposals are complete, compliant, and submitted on time.
• Support commercial discussions and contract negotiations with a focus on value, risk awareness, and customer needs.
• Drive competitive pricing approaches that balance customer expectations with sustainable business outcomes.
• Assess commercial risks and contract commitments to support strong decision-making throughout the bid process.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sales, commercial, technical, and operational teams to build high-quality responses.
• Contribute market and product knowledge to help strengthen proposal quality and improve win potential.

• Ability to prepare, coordinate, and deliver tender and proposal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capability to manage priorities, keep activities on track, and work confidently within established bid and commercial processes.
• Understanding of commercial risk, contract review, and the importance of compliant proposal submission.
• Experience in sales, bids, or proposals, with the confidence to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse information and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and support shared outcomes.
• Established skills in planning, organisation, and project coordination.

• 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.

This is a permanent position based in our Stafford office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Relocation assistance provided:
No.