Consultant - Proposal Support

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Consultant – Proposals to drive high‑quality, compliant proposals in response to client opportunities from our Bengaluru location. You will collaborate with Proposal Managers, technical specialists, and commercial teams to support capture and win themes.

The role emphasizes governance, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the bid lifecycle, including end-to-end content creation and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject with 5–8 years experience in a work-winning role.
• APMP Foundation certification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end proposal development for EoIs, SQs/PQQs, RfPs/ITTs with draft packs and bid programmes.
• Draft, edit and tailor proposal content including executive summaries, project experience and case studies.
• Coordinate inputs from technical, operational and commercial stakeholders to meet submission deadlines.
• Ensure bid programme adherence and timely distribution of client requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Maintain MS Teams sites, version control and support reviews through draft, review and final stages.
• Support quality assurance processes and address reviewer comments to improve clarity and consistency.
• Create, apply and maintain proposal templates, branding and document standards.
• Contribute to post bid reviews and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organising information

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-geography collaboration

Education

Degree in business or communications

APMP Foundation certification

Tools

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

Document collaboration tools

Content management tools

Job description

Job Description

• The Consultant – Proposals supports the development and delivery of high‑quality, compliant, and compelling proposals in response to client opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with Proposal Managers, technical specialists, and commercial teams, the role supports both the capture and convert phases of the work winning lifecycle. The role applies WSP work winning governance by supporting pipeline management and reporting, coordinating processes, schedules and inputs. The role also contributes to the development of high‑quality written and visual proposal content. In addition, it drives continuous improvement through knowledge management best practices and structured review and feedback processes.
• This role plays a key part in strengthening proposal quality, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the organisation’s strategic growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the end-to-end proposal development process across EoIs, SQs/PQQs, RfPs/ITTs, including creating:
  • Opportunity summary / briefing packs
  • Bid programmes
  • First draft responses
• Draft, edit, and tailor proposal content such as:
  • Executive summaries
  • Project experience and case studies
  • CVs and capability statements
• Coordinate inputs from technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders to meet submission deadlines.
• Coordinate bid programme adherence.
• Liaise effectively with proposal team members located across different geographies.
• Receive, review and distribute client requirements, clarifications and evaluation criteria to ensure compliant responses.
• Apply and adhere to business governance processes.
• Conduct research on clients and competitors.
• Manage opportunity MS Teams sites, document version control and support document reviews through draft, review, and final stages.
• Support quality assurance processes, addressing reviewer comments and improving clarity and consistency.Ensure proposal documents are clear, client focused, and aligned with agreed win themes.
• Create, apply and maintain proposal templates, branding, and document standards.
• Contribute to post bid reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the maintenance of work winning content in Bid Knowledge Library including updating and submitting new content at bid breakdown stage.

Core Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise information and structure clear, persuasive proposal responses.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience of working with international, offshore team.

Technical & sector knowledge

• Microsoft Word and MS Office proficiency
• Adobe InDesign / desktop publishing proficiency
• Experience using document collaboration, review, and content management tools.
• Familiarity with proposal management systems and document formatting tools is desirable.
• Public sector procurement and proposal processes
• Professional services or consulting environment

Behaviours & approach

• Collaborative working style with multi ‑ disciplinary bid and proposal teams.
• High level of personal accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Proactive and solution ‑ focused approach to challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and applying feedback.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities under tight deadlines.
• Professional, adaptable, and confident when engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. business, communications or similar) with 5–8 years experience in a work-winning role
• APMP Foundation certification (preferred but not essential)

Background Verification

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Working with Us

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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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