Senior Proposal Development Manager

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom WSP Full time

As a key member of WSP's UK work winning function, you will play a crucial role in supporting our business development activities and driving success in capturing and delivering high-profile projects.

The Senior Proposal Development Manager will be responsible for developing innovative strategies to enhance our bid management processes, leveraging industry expertise and best practices to drive growth and competitiveness.

This hands-on role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage and coach direct and indirect reports, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Applying WSP's work winning process to provide expert guidance to technical teams and proposals staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality bids that meet client expectations.
  • Implementing and leading on governance and stage gate decisions, including investment calls and go-no-go bid decisions, to ensure strategic alignment and effective resource allocation.
  • Developing and executing capture plans and strategies in collaboration with technical capture leads, to secure WSP's position on nominated opportunities.
  • Working closely with the Bid Director to build and manage bespoke bid teams, comprising bid writers, coordinators, administrators, technical specialists, and SMEs.
  • Creating detailed bid plans, including guidance templates, writing style guides, and CVs, to support the bid team's efforts and ensure a consistent approach.
  • Managing the work winning process, owning the bid/capture plan, and delivering project-managed pursuits from start to finish, meeting programme targets and deadlines.
  • Leading progress meetings, including bid kick-off workshops, setting agendas, agreeing attendees, and facilitating discussions to drive momentum and outcomes.
  • Driving outputs and solutions to maintain pace and meet programme targets, while ensuring the highest quality deliverables.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A deep understanding of the tendering process for publicly procured professional services contracts.
  • A degree-level qualification in an appropriate subject.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including line management and leadership abilities.
  • A proactive approach, using initiative and taking responsibility for own actions.
  • Confidence in delegating tasks to all levels, as required.
  • Proficiency in various IT packages, both in-house and Microsoft-based systems.

We are offering a competitive salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, to attract and retain top talent in this field. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual looking for a challenging opportunity to drive business growth and success, please apply.



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