Senior Proposals Coordinator

Livingston or Glasgow
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Morris & Spottiswood Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of fit-out, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services. Proudly family-owned, we maintain high standards in health, safety, quality and environmental performance across all projects.

The role 

We are looking for a Senior Proposals Coordinator to help drive growth across our Livingston Building Services business. Livingston delivers across a range of sectors and M&E services. From planning and design to installation – and everything in between – delivering across the life of a project. The Senior Proposals Coordinator is a key work-winning role, supporting bids, frameworks, tenders and client proposals across public and private sector opportunities.

Working closely with the Livingston Senior Leadership Team, operational leads and the wider Group Proposals function, you will coordinate compelling, compliant submissions that clearly communicate our service capability, value and differentiation.

The opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced bid or proposals professional who enjoys working with operational teams, shaping high-quality written responses and improving bid content, processes and outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

  • Coordinate PQQs, tenders, framework submissions and client-specific proposals.
  • Work with senior leaders, service leads, operations teams and subject matter experts to gather and shape content.
  • Write clear, persuasive responses tailored to client priorities, scoring criteria and service outcomes.
  • Manage bid plans, review cycles, governance requirements and submission deadlines.
  • Maintain and improve bid library, including service methodologies, case studies, CVs, value propositions and capability statements.
  • Support client interviews, presentations, clarification responses and marketing collateral.
  • Coordinate services-led accreditations, evidence and compliance content with HSQE and wider teams.
  • Share best practices across the Group Proposals function and support continuous improvement in bid quality and efficiency.

What we’re looking for

  • Experience in a proposals, bid or work-winning role within construction, building services, engineering, FM or a related environment.
  • Knowledge of building services, MEP or services contracts.
  • Experience of framework-led procurement in the public and/or private sectors.
  • Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and presentation.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, would be beneficial.

You’ll be someone who is

  • Collaborative, proactive and relationship-focused.
  • Commercially aware and client-focused.
  • Resilient under pressure and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and sharing best practice.

Why join us?

You’ll join a supportive, values-led business where people are encouraged to contribute, develop and make a real impact. Hybrid working is available, and you’ll work closely with experienced colleagues across our groups.

Valuing People

Morris & Spottiswood Group is an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to investing in our people and building a diverse, inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.

To apply, you should send a CV and covering letter to:

recruitment@morrisandspottiswood.co.uk