Job Description
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, and shape a career as unique as you.
About the Role
The Energy Proposals Team plays a crucial role in positioning the company to win profitable business and drive growth in the Energy sector. As a Proposals Manager you will work closely with our Energy business to develop tailored solutions for clients in the regulated and private sectors, lead the capture and management of bids, produce high‑quality written content and ensure appropriate bid governance and review processes are followed. You will collaborate with technical and project leaders, liaise with clients and partners, and manage the development of compelling proposals.
Typical Responsibilities
- Lead, drive and implement opportunities through a structured, robust work‑winning and governance process against agreed timescales.
- Manage and facilitate the delivery of all or parts of Expressions of Interest, Pre‑Qualifications and Proposals including proposal kick‑off, winning and review meetings.
- Manage interfaces with the proposals team, multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, other UK/global business streams, external clients and partner organisations.
- Manage multiple bids concurrently, dependent on size and complexity.
- Facilitate defining bid strategy, win themes and storyboards and developing value propositions.
- Write and support impactful, tailored, technically differentiated bid content.
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role.
- Commitment to achieving APMP Foundation as a minimum.
Skills
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills with an excellent command of the English language.
- Robust project management skills with a meticulous approach to detail and quality, supported by commercial acumen.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
- IT focus with accurate and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Microsoft Project would be advantageous.
- Basic knowledge of AI as applied to a work‑winning environment.
Experience
- Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in engineering and construction.
- Previous experience in a bidding role, with a demonstrable record of success.
- Understanding of public and private sector procurement processes.
- Experience in producing tenders in the markets that WSP operates in.
Attributes
- A proactive approach, using initiative and taking responsibility for own actions, acting as a team player and using influencing and collaborative skills to great effect.
- A passion for quality with a focus on delivery, excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- A drive to support a culture of openness and knowledge sharing, including continuous improvement.
- Ability to assimilate large volumes of information and manage associated workflows.
- Flexibility to meet demanding proposal deadlines.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & belonging: welcoming applicants with varied backgrounds, encouraging authenticity and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & wellbeing: access to the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities with the flexibility to make up the time.
Your development: investment in growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria – please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
