Overview

Proposals Manager (Earth & Environment) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. 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.

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

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 so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We have employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development: 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. Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.

About Us

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