Strategic Proposals Lead — Defence, Security & Nuclear

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking a Proposals Manager to drive pursuits in defence, security and nuclear, leading from capture through submission. You will build high-performing bid teams, shape win strategies and deliver profitable proposals across the full lifecycle.

The role demands strong communication, collaboration with senior leaders and experts, and the ability to embed best practice while managing multiple bids in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Experience working on proposals within the defence, security and/or nuclear sector including handling and producing protectively marked information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop, edit and shape clear, compelling and compliant proposal responses.
• Strong command of the English language, with proven experience writing and reviewing high-quality bid content under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage opportunities through the full WSP Work Winning Lifecycle, taking ownership from capture and qualification, through to bid preparation, submission, lessons learnt and handover.
• Write, review and shape high-quality, compliant and compelling proposal content, working hands-on with Subject Matter Experts to integrate technical content into coherent responses.

Skills

Proposals management

Defence across lifecycle

Bid writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Job description

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking a Proposals Manager to drive pursuits in defence, security and nuclear, leading from capture through submission. You will build high-performing bid teams, shape win strategies and deliver profitable proposals across the full lifecycle.

The role demands strong communication, collaboration with senior leaders and experts, and the ability to embed best practice while managing multiple bids in a dynamic market.