Graduate Proposal Management (13622)

Graduate Proposals Manager

At Tilbury Douglas, you won’t just be starting your career – you’ll be helping us win the projects that make a real difference to people and communities.

As a Graduate Proposals (Bid) Manager, you’ll gain hands-on experience from day one, working alongside experienced bid, preconstruction and work-winning teams. You’ll help create compelling tender submissions that showcase Tilbury Douglas’s expertise, creativity and commitment to delivering high-quality projects.

You’ll develop the skills to turn complex project information into clear, persuasive and engaging content, helping clients understand why Tilbury Douglas is the right partner for their project.

This role is based at our Coalville office in the East Midlands, where you’ll work within our Regional Building preconstruction and work-winning team. As you develop, you’ll have opportunities to support a variety of bids and projects across the region, building broad experience and a strong foundation for your career in proposals and bid management.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals, take on real responsibility and see how successful bids are developed from start to finish – building strong foundations for your future career with Tilbury Douglas.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Proposals Manager, you’ll develop your skills across key areas of bid management, communications and preconstruction, gaining the experience you need to progress in your career.

No two days are the same and, with the support of experienced colleagues, you’ll:

• Help plan, research and write high-quality bid and proposal documents.
• Work closely with bid managers, estimators, planners and design managers to gather key project information.
• Develop your writing and communication skills to explain technical ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Support the creation of case studies, project write-ups and client-facing content.
• Coordinate input from a range of stakeholders, ensuring submissions are compliant, consistent and professionally presented.
• Contribute to the design and layout of bids, presentations and supporting materials.
• Gain experience using digital bid management tools and information platforms.
• Build strong working relationships across commercial, technical, preconstruction and marketing teams.

Why this role?

This isn’t just about writing – it’s about storytelling and impact. You’ll learn how to communicate complex construction projects in a way that inspires confidence and trust. With mentoring, structured training and support, you’ll develop the skills to progress towards a professional career in bid management, communications or marketing within construction.

What We’re Looking For

We want to hear from people who are passionate about communication, teamwork and making a difference in the built environment. You’ll bring:

• A degree, or be expected to graduate in 2027, in English, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Construction Management or a related discipline (2:2 or above).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Creativity and the ability to produce clear, engaging and persuasive content.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm to learn and contribute to team success.
• Previous placement, marketing or writing experience is desirable but not essential.
• A full UK driving licence, or be working towards obtaining one by the time you start.

What We Offer

Start your career with a programme designed to help you learn, develop and succeed from day one.

• A structured two-year Graduate Development Programme, giving you the experience and skills to build a successful career.
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced bid and preconstruction professionals.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including car allowance, Performance Related Pay and up to 8% matched pension contributions.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.
• Private medical insurance, 24/7 wellbeing support and a wide range of flexible benefits and employee discounts.
• Two volunteering days each year, giving you time to make a difference in the community.

Selection Process Timeline

• Video Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video interview. Invitations will be sent between 16 November and 1 December 2026, and candidates will have one week to complete and submit their interview.
• Interview – Successful candidates will progress to a formal interview, taking place between 11 and 27 January 2027.
• Offer – Successful candidates will receive an offer by the week ending 12 February 2027.

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering important projects across sectors including healthcare, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and the environment.

The company puts its people at the heart of its success, promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and different perspectives are valued. Its core values are Everyone has a voice, Do the right thing, Take pride in what you do, and Bring better to life.

Why Tilbury Douglas?

Tilbury Douglas offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world projects while developing within a supportive and inclusive environment. The company places a strong emphasis on career development, innovation, wellbeing and practical learning, demonstrated by its Platinum membership of the 5% Club and recognition of Early Careers employees through national industry awards.

Start your career where it matters – building a better future together.