Role Overview
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As a Proposals Manager, you will be assigned opportunities and enable smooth mobilisation through the WSP Work Winning Lifecycle, collaborating with business leaders, technical specialists and proposal professionals to form winning teams, create compelling strategies, develop quality and profitable proposals, and handover from bid to delivery teams.
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.
- Act as a hub of best practice and knowledge for proposals.
- Act 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 modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, celebrate integrity and respect, and support a culture of inclusion and belonging through employee resource groups.
Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people with the Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” lets you take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. xwzovoh Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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