Earth & Environment Proposals Lead - Strategy & Wins

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead opportunities through the Work Winning Lifecycle, from capture to handover, in collaboration with business leaders, technical specialists and proposal professionals.

You'll write and review compelling content, manage bid schedules, mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement, including AI-enabled enhancements across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Degree level in an appropriate subject

Tools

APMP Foundation

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead opportunities through the Work Winning Lifecycle, from capture to handover, in collaboration with business leaders, technical specialists and proposal professionals.

You'll write and review compelling content, manage bid schedules, mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement, including AI-enabled enhancements across the lifecycle.