Job Description

manager bids & proposals We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED? WSP ME team has ambitions to significantly expand our energy team. We have a range of roles available to suit people at all points of their career and development. We are seeking a dynamic professional with core expertise in Bids & Proposal domain with proven experience on large size utility and infrastructure projects. The incumbent would be a proven professional with strong techno commercial acumen who will be managing bids and proposals from receipt of RFP upto successful bid submission. As the Manager-Bids and Proposals, Candidate will provide support to work winning activities and initiatives by driving and implementing the prospect to project process. Key aspects of role include: Responsible for bids and proposal related activities starting from receiving the RFP upto the successful submission of the bids. Ensuring compliance with WSP governance procedures and submission of RFP compliant bids. Interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical and commercial excellence in bids and proposals. Ability to handle a large volume of bids and working in a very dynamic and result oriented team. Coordinate and prepare high-quality responses to tender documents, ensuring all bids meet customer requirements and company standards. Have a thorough understanding of the services offered by the Business Units, their Strategies and Targets, to help to identify Clients and Opportunities. Lead bid strategy meetings and review competitive information to develop winning strategies. Create compelling, customer-focused proposals that effectively communicate the value proposition. Track and manage bid outcomes, providing feedback to the team and conducting post-bid reviews to identify areas for improvement Supporting through the ‘End Game’ process and Prospect to Project Handover, working alongside Prospect Leaders and Project Managers on the transfer of project knowledge and approach where appropriate. Building relationships with Client procurement departments to be able to plan and position WSP for tenders To drive continuous improvements in the development of prospect documentation across the team Chairing Business Unit calls and ensuring that prospects undergo the right levels of Governance (Go / No Go and Sign-off) Facilitating Business Unit Specific Prospect Data Collection, Reporting and Analysis to help drive key decision. Work alongside Work Winning Lead and Client Directors across the Business Units to develop and review BU’s prospect portfolios. Candidate Expertise: Strong Project Management and Co-ordination Skills. Detailed understanding of each Business Units offering – Regional and Global capabilities and expertise. Experience in power, water and renewables sectors will be and added advantage. Dive Knowledge Sharing through day-to-day activities, helping provide visibility across the team and Business Units. Able to work with InDesign or prepare graphics for proposals and presentation. Mandatory Skills Quality Oriented, Bidding and Work Winning Experience, Stakeholder Engagement & Management Qualifications Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Preferably familiar with ME projects. Experience of working in a lead role on large size capital projects globally while the ME experience will be an added advantage. Experience in Power, Water and Renewable e.g. solar, wind and BESS projects is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field. What if we can? What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.