Bid/Proposals Writer

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Bid/Proposals Writer to support strategic growth through effective bid management and collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in English or a related field, expertise in producing winning proposals, and strong IT skills. The firm offers a hybrid working policy and various health and wellbeing benefits to its employees.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in producing tenders for relevant markets.
• Demonstrated record of success in winning bids.
• Ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of new sustainable work and manage complex bids.
• Analyse bids to enhance the response library.
• Develop and enforce in-house style guidance.

Skills

Strong IT literacy, particularly MS Word

Excellent written English

Effective collaboration and communication

Long-form content development

Education

Degree level in an appropriate subject (English preferred)

Tools

MS Word

InDesign

Job description

Bid/Proposals Writer – WSP

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. With over 72,800 passionate people worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that create lasting benefits for communities. WSP offers a supportive, inclusive culture, flexible working options, and a range of development and wellbeing benefits.

Role Overview

The Bid Writer is an integral component of WSP’s Strategic Bids Team, supporting our operational businesses to deliver the Strategic Growth Strategy through work‑winning. The team manages large, complex, multi‑disciplinary bids across the UK in the areas of Transport & Infrastructure, Earth & Environment, Property & Buildings, and Industry & Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of new, sustainable work by building strong links with operational businesses and subject matter experts.
• Gather and collate best practice, improvement and innovation areas, and articulate them into strategic bids.
• Understand internal and external customer requirements to develop quality solutions and author written offers for strategic bids.
• Lead and facilitate content planning sessions, ensuring each bid question is fully understood and answered, aligning with client drivers and our value proposition.
• Generate and forecast written content from planning to final production and submission, including authoring, reviewing and tailoring solutions.
• Develop and enforce WSP’s in‑house style guidance, coaching Bid Team members and subject matter experts in best‑practice writing for bids, client presentations and sales collateral.
• Analyse bids to identify and disseminate good practice that enhances our library of high‑scoring responses.
• Support bid planning, management, review, governance and feedback processes as required. The role requires UK‑wide travel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree level in an appropriate subject (English preferred; History, Marketing, Journalism or similar also considered).
• Strong IT literacy, particularly MS Word; knowledge of InDesign is desirable.
• Relevant experience in a similar role producing tenders for the markets in which WSP operates.
• Expertise in developing solutions and translating them through excellent written English into winning proposals.
• Demonstrable record of success in formulating and delivering winning bids.
• Strong command of oral and written English, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills in team environments, including active listening.
• Excellent long‑form content development, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and influence at senior levels.
• Understanding of the professional services industry and public‑sector procurement processes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and development of strong internal relationships.

Benefits & Included Support

• Work‑life balance with hybrid working policy (home two days a week, office collaboration across the UK).
• Inclusive and belonging culture welcoming varied backgrounds and experiences.
• Health & Wellbeing programmes including virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flexibility such as WSP My Hour (one hour each day for personal activities) and part‑time or flexible working arrangements.
• Development and training opportunities, including mentoring and chartership pathways.

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. Apply today.