Proposals Manager (Earth & Environment)

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Earth & Environment Proposals Team plays a crucial role in positioning WSP to win profitable business and drive growth. We work without borders to bring the best of our global capabilities to deliver the right skills for our clients. As a growing and ambitious market leading organisation with sustainability at the heart of what we do, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of opportunities across all sectors. Working with 1,500 technical specialists in more than 50 service areas, no two bids will be the same. You will gain the opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities and the environment, making a positive difference both locally and globally.

Working on business strategic opportunities, our work is critical in delivering the objectives of our business. You will be responsible for leading teams through the WSP Work Winning Lifecycle, from Capture to Handover.

A Little More About Your Role…

As a Proposals Manager, you will be assigned opportunities which you will take through the WSP Work Winning Lifecycle. In collaboration with business leaders, technical specialists and proposal professionals, you will:

• form winning teams to position WSP and influence our clients;
• create compelling win strategies;
• develop quality and profitable proposals;
• efficiently handover from bid to delivery teams to allow for smooth mobilisation.

Alongside your involvement in leading bids, you will be required to engage in maintaining our bid knowledge library, supporting work winning improvement initiatives and support our ongoing drive to integrate AI and continuous improvements to all stages of the work winning lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage opportunities through the WSP Work Winning Lifecycle (Capture, Bid Prep, Qualification, RFP, Lessons learned, Handover).
• Follow WSP best practice and comply with internal governance requirements.
• Influence and communicate at a senior level whilst managing interfaces with the wider proposals team, other UK/global business streams and partners.
• Facilitate the development of delivery solutions, winning bid strategies and key messages.
• Work with technical authors to write and review impactful, tailored and compelling content.
• Support project teams in preparing for interviews.
• Acting as a hub of best practice and knowledge for proposals.
• Acting as a mentor for junior members in the team.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Qualified to degree level in an appropriate subject.
• APMP Foundation as a minimum.
• Knowledge of services/proposals within the Environmental and Earth Sciences discipline is preferred.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication, with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Excellent command of language for editing text and response writing.
• Robust project management skills with a meticulous approach to detail and quality.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for quality and continuous improvement with a focus on delivery.
• A self motivated, proactive approach, using initiative and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to assimilate large volumes of information and understand, plan and manage associated workflows.
• An interest in using new and evolving digital bidding techniques.

Why Join Us / Benefits

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

Note: This description reflects the current role and may be modified as the business needs evolve.