Senior Proposal Consultant - French

WSP in India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India seeks a Senior Content and Proposal Writer (French) to support our Canada-based Research & Innovation Team. You will review, edit, and manage proposals, discussion papers, collateral, and other materials to ensure efficient development of compelling submissions.

Focus on digital innovation, ML, and IoT, and highlight societal impact. The role is based in the Noida/Bengaluru office, with collaboration across disciplines and teams, delivering winning proposals through storytelling and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• French C1 proficiency required.
• 10+ years in a relevant content/proposal role.
• Ability to write and produce stellar content under tight deadlines.
• Ability to follow a style guide and adapt writing style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.
• Strategic mindset and ability to influence.
• Proficient with MS Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes content for proposals, discussions papers, grants, collateral in English and French.
• Authors proposal sections to convey technical information clearly and engagingly.
• Provides copy editing, proofreading, and final reviews for proposals and marketing deliverables.
• Helps edit copy to meet page limitations.
• Delivers high-quality writing for proposals and presentations through research, statistics, and interviews with technical staff.
• Leverages firm resources to support pursuit stages and differentiate WSP to clients.
• Supports differentiators, value propositions, and key messages development.
• Applies new technologies and digital tools to proposals and presentations.
• Supports proposal development team and ensures compliance, readability, and sales messaging.
• Assists marketing coordinators/managers with proposal production as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

French proficiency C1

Storytelling

Editing

Proposal writing

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Content and Proposal Writer (French) to support our Canada-based Research & Innovation Team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and managing proposals, discussion papers, collateral, and other marketing materials to ensure the efficient development of proposals. The proposals you will work on showcase innovative and impactful new services and approaches across various disciplines, with a strong focus on digital innovation, machine learning, and IoT. Highlighting the societal impact of these initiatives will be key. In addition to proposal work, you will support the marketing team in preparing qualifications packages and other deliverables. At WSP, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, providing ample opportunities for professional growth. While experience in the A/E/C or professional services sectors is preferred, we’re ultimately seeking a creative, team-oriented individual with a talent for storytelling. The ideal candidate is an empathetic colleague who thrives on building community, has a passion for science, technology, and engineering, and knows how to deliver winning proposals! This role will be based in the Noida/ Bengaluru office.

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes content for WSP proposals, discussion papers, Grants, collateral and other marketing deliverables in both languages (English and French)


• Serves as an author for sections on proposals to convey technical information simply and to tell our story


• Provides copy editing, proofreading, and final reviews for our proposals and marketing deliverables


• Helps edit down copy to meet page limitations


• Delivers high-quality writing for proposals and presentations, including gathering information through research, statistical reports, and interviews with technical staff


• Leverages resources across the firm to support all stages of the pursuit and differentiate WSP to the client


• Supports the development of differentiators, value propositions, and key messages


• Applies new technologies and innovations across the business for proposals and presentations, including creative media approaches and other types of digital tools


• Provides support/guidance to the proposal development and delivery team and ensures the greatest possibility of success by supporting compliance, readability, quality and sales messaging of pursuit related materials


• On an as‑needed basis, supports marketing coordinators and managers with proposal production


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Key Competencies / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree


• French competency level C1 is prerequisite


• 10+ years of experience in a relevant role, people management skills are a bonus


• Ability to write and produce stellar, compelling content under tight deadlines


• Understanding of various writing styles and ability to follow a style guide


• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, strategy development, group facilitation, and teamwork


• Possesses a strategic mindset and sound judgment


• Ability to build trust and influence others and work with all levels of staff


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint folder structure, and other communication tools


• A self-motivated team member, who demonstrates initiative to go above and beyond the task at hand, and can effectively multitask


• Cultural awareness, conscientious and open mind.

BGV

• 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.

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.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

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

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• 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.