Senior Bid Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates and refines bid submissions for WSP, guiding teams through proposal processes and ensuring high-quality, client-focused content is delivered on time.
The position helps raise the quality of our bidding practices and bid submissions by guiding teams through WSP's Business Development Integrated Management System. This role allows the wider bid team to focus on developing winning strategies and client-focused content, increasing WSP's win rate.
Working collaboratively with the Strategic Bids and BD team to prepare proposal matrix plans to meet Clients' objectives and determine the compelling win messages needed throughout a proposal.
Obtaining support from other departments (including Marketing, HR, Commercial & Technical) as required in preparing the proposal.
Coordinating proposal scheduling and planning
Review and evaluate the proposal documents, including technical, financial, and guide on any risks realised.
Supporting multiple business sectors to plan, develop, and submit high-quality bid submissions
Populating non-technical sections and standard company inputs to tenders
Proofing and tailoring pre-written content
Working with technical teams to develop bespoke bid content
Engaging internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of technical inputs
Coordinating publishing team to design, publish, and submit professional bids
Contribute, participate and provide support on the continuous process improvement of the Strategic Manila Team.
Coaching emerging bid professionals in best practice bid coordination
Perform other related tasks as needed
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent experience
- Typically, 4-8 years' experience in bidding, marketing, communications, or journalism
Experienced in coordinating and preparing proposals and expressions of interest
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Applications
Experience in MS Teams, PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent communication skills
Experience in professional services is preferable
Strong attention to detail and efficient organisational and time management skills
Ability to handle multiple projects within a deadline-driven environment, while maintaining a sense of humour
Approachable, adaptable and presents a professional image
Balances quality with delivery to timelines
Navigates ambiguity and change
Collaborates, shares knowledge and is persistent
Manages self and others under pressure