Proposals Manager (Earth & Environment)

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead and manage proposals through the WSP Work Winning Lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a degree, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a passion for quality and continuous improvement. This position offers flexible working arrangements and development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health and wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in an appropriate subject.
• APMP Foundation as a minimum.
• Knowledge of Environmental and Earth Sciences proposals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage opportunities through the WSP Work Winning Lifecycle.
• Influence and communicate at a senior level.
• Write and review impactful and compelling content.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Time management

Project management skills

Collaborative approach

Interest in digital bidding techniques

Education

Degree in an appropriate subject

APMP Foundation

Job description

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.

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.

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.

A little more about your role…

As a Proposals Manager, you will be assigned opportunities which you will take through the WSP Work Winning Lifecycle. In collaboration with business leaders, technical specialists and proposal professionals, you will: form winning teams to position WSP and influence our clients; create compelling win strategies; develop quality and profitable proposals; and efficiently handover from bid to delivery teams to allow for smooth mobilisation.

Alongside your involvement in leading bids, you will be required to engage in maintaining our bid knowledge library, supporting work winning improvement initiatives and support our ongoing drive to integrate AI and continuous improvements to all stages of the work winning lifecycle.

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

WSP is 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.

We offer a range of benefits, including work-life balance, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and development and training opportunities.

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.