Senior Proposals Lead – Hybrid, Shaping Winning Bids

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy (2 days fromhome

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex membership benefits

Disability Confident employer status

Leave purchase and flexible working

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Proposals Coordinator to coordinate bids across sectors, ensuring robust plans, content quality and timely submissions. You will work with Proposals Managers to drive opportunities from early engagement through to post‑bid reviews, delivering compliant, persuasive proposals.

The role emphasizes a client‑focused mindset, strong written skills, and the ability to turn technical expertise into compelling responses.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating proposals or bids in a professional services environment.
• Understanding of the bid lifecycle from early engagement to submission.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to draft clear, compliant responses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage single-sector, cross-sector and multi‑discipline bids, ensuring plans are well structured and delivered on time.
• Assist with capture and bid preparation; gather client intelligence and inform decisions.
• Lead pre-bid and kickoff activities including planning, content planning, reviews and submission logistics.
• Draft and edit proposal content with subject matter experts for clear, persuasive responses.
• Maintain quality and compliance across submissions; follow governance and approval processes.
• Support knowledge transfer from technical teams into approved tools and resources.
• Capture lessons learned to improve future bids and enhance efficiency using digital tools.

Skills

Proposal coordination

Bid lifecycle understanding

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Knowledge management

Digital tools/AI proficiency

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Proposals Coordinator to coordinate bids across sectors, ensuring robust plans, content quality and timely submissions. You will work with Proposals Managers to drive opportunities from early engagement through to post‑bid reviews, delivering compliant, persuasive proposals.

The role emphasizes a client‑focused mindset, strong written skills, and the ability to turn technical expertise into compelling responses.