Senior Proposal Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Proposal Manager role at WSP in the UK & Ireland1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Proposal Manager role at WSP in the UK & IrelandGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs?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.Job DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs?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.A Little More About Your Role….As a member of the Strategic Bids team, you will play a key role in securing profitable business for WSP by managing our most important bid projects. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Bids, you will be involved in the capture planning process and may be required to lead it.Once assigned to a bidding opportunity, the Senior Proposal Manager will take charge of managing and supporting the bid team, communicating with clients and partners, organising review and approval meetings, and submitting the proposal. They will lead the formulation of winning strategies, client solutions, tender planning, and response delivery, and ensure successful handover to the delivery team upon winning the opportunity.In addition to your bid responsibilities, the Senior Proposal Manager will lead the formulation of winning strategies, client solutions, tender planning, and response delivery. They will also champion best practices in work-winning through personal projects, coaching, and training initiatives, overseeing the management and development of any staff under their management.The position requires UK-wide and potentially international travel.Key ResponsibilitiesTo lead and manage complex and high value strategic bids as bid manager or other senior support roles as required depending on size and complexity of the bid.To ensure that the appropriate bid governance and bid review processes are followed.Provide input to the strategic bid capture planning processWork with client and the Prospect Director to develop customised solutions that meets the client's specific needs and helps them achieve their objectives.Assist in prospect qualification throughoutTo understand internal and external customer requirements and provide resource expertise, providing support, management and leadership of strategic bidsTo provide challenge to operational, technical, commercial and financial proposals to facilitate the development of solutions that provide greatest benefit for the businesses while delivering customer requirements and needsWork with the bid authors /solution architects to convert knowledge from operational and business development staff into winning solutions and proposals.Support lessons learnt from bids. Analyse each bid, including customer feedback, to identify and share good practice with operational, bid and business development staff across the business and suggest improvements to process and team dynamics.Train and coach colleagues on the bid process and associated skillsContributing to the overall development of the UK Strategic Growth team and its servicesTaking responsibility for liaison with one or more business sectors and attendance at sector meetings to represent the proposals teamCollate market and competitor information that will be useful to WSP in the future.What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…Qualified to degree level in an appropriate subjectAPMP Foundation as a minimumThorough understanding of the public sector procurement processGood experience of producing tenders in the markets that WSP operates inAn acknowledged senior bid manager with a demonstrable record of success in winning bidsA good awareness and understanding of bid governance and bid review processes. Good bid writing and management skills, and commercial skillsStrong and effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to present complex ideas in a straightforward and simple wayRobust project management skills with a meticulous approach to detail and qualityStrong time management skills and ability to prioritiseAdopt a pro-active approach, use initiative and take responsibility for own actionsAbility to assimilate large volumes of information and understand, plan and manage associated workflowsDevelop strong relationships and rapport with external clients and internal colleaguesExcellent people skills to lead, encourage, motivate and enthuse othersA passion for quality and continuous improvement with a focus on deliveryConfidence to delegate to all levels, where requiredExhibit and demonstrate behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP core values to create a team culture and promote excellent communicationsSupport and promote a culture of continuous improvementDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Work-life balanceAt WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.Inclusivity & BelongingWe welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.Health & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.Flex your timeTo enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.#WeAreWSPHere 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. 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