Job Description
As a Proposals Manager you will work closely with our Energy business to develop tailored solutions for our clients in the regulated and private sectors. Your responsibilities include:
Typical Working Day
* Lead, drive and implement opportunities through a structured, robust work winning and governance process against agreed timescales.
* Manage and facilitate the delivery of all or parts of Expressions of Interest, Pre-Qualifications and Proposals including proposal kick off, winning and review meetings.
* Manage interfaces with the proposals team, multidisciplinary engineering teams, other UK/global business streams, external clients and partner organisations.
* Manage multiple bids concurrently, dependent on size and complexity.
* Facilitate defining bid strategy, win themes and storyboards and developing value propositions.
* Write and support impactful, tailored, technically differentiated bid content.
Qualifications
* Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role.
* Commitment to achieving APMP Foundation as a minimum.
Skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with an excellent command of English.
* Robust project management skills with a meticulous approach to detail and quality, supported by commercial acumen.
* Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
* IT focus with proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Microsoft Project advantageous.
* Basic knowledge of AI as applied to a work winning environment.
Experience
* Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in engineering and construction.
* Previous experience in a bidding role, with a demonstrable record of success.
* Understanding of public and private sector procurement processes.
* Experience in producing tenders in the markets that WSP operates in.
Attributes
* A proactive approach, using initiative and taking responsibility for own actions, acting as a team player.
* A passion for quality with a focus on delivery, excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise.
* A drive to support the culture of openness and knowledge sharing across the team.
* Ability to assimilate large volumes of information and understand, plan, and manage associated workflows.
* Flexibility to meet demanding proposal deadlines.
EEO Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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