Strategic Proposals Manager, Earth & Environment

WSP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead the Work Winning Lifecycle from Capture to Handover. You will form winning teams with business leaders and technical specialists, craft winning strategies, and develop high‑quality, profitable proposals while ensuring smooth mobilisation.

You will maintain the bid knowledge library, support improvement initiatives, and help advance AI-driven bidding techniques across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in an appropriate subject.
• APMP Foundation as a minimum.
• Knowledge of services/proposals within Environmental and Earth Sciences is preferred.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication, with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise.
• Excellent command of language for editing text and response writing.
• Robust project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to develop strong relationships 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.

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

Bid management

Communication

Time management

Editing/writing

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Digital bidding techniques

Education

Degree level in an appropriate subject

APMP Foundation

Job description

WSP is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead the Work Winning Lifecycle from Capture to Handover. You will form winning teams with business leaders and technical specialists, craft winning strategies, and develop high‑quality, profitable proposals while ensuring smooth mobilisation.

You will maintain the bid knowledge library, support improvement initiatives, and help advance AI-driven bidding techniques across the lifecycle.