Overview

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.

Key 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

What’s In It For You

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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You – Benefits

Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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 so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments and a Gymflex scheme, offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships, plus a menopause support package.

Flex your time
We offer the “WSP My Hour” to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to adjust time earlier or later. We also provide part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 and will support adjustments if required.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Professional Services