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Principal Engineer Bids & Proposal

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead bids & proposals for large utility/infra projects, ensuring compliance and win strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • bid management
  • proposal writing
  • tender response
  • data analysis
  • governance
  • client relations

Tasks

-Lead bid strategy meetings and review competitive information to develop winning strategies. -Create compelling, customer-focused proposals that effectively communicate the value proposition. -Have a thorough understanding of the services offered by the Business Units, their Strategies and Targets, to help to identify Clients and Opportunities. -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 -Track and manage bid outcomes, providing feedback to the team and conducting post-bid reviews to identify areas for improvement -Chairing Business Unit calls and ensuring that prospects undergo the right levels of Governance (Go / No Go and Sign-off) -Dive Knowledge Sharing through day-to-day activities, helping provide visibility across the team and Business Units. -Responsible for bids and proposal related activities starting from receiving the RFP upto the successful submission of the bids. -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. -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. -Ensuring compliance with WSP governance procedures and submission of RFP compliant bids. -Coordinate and prepare high-quality responses to tender documents, ensuring all bids meet customer requirements and company standards.

Requirements

  • project management
  • stakeholder engagement
  • indesign
  • graduate degree
  • power sector
  • renewables

What You Bring

-Interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical and commercial excellence in bids and proposals. -Strong Project Management and Co-ordination Skills. -Quality Oriented, Bidding and Work Winning Experience, Stakeholder Engagement & Management -Ability to handle a large volume of bids and working in a very dynamic and result oriented team. -Experience in power, water and renewables sectors will be and added advantage. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Experience in Power, Water and Renewable e.g. solar, wind and BESS projects is preferred. -Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field. -Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. -Able to work with InDesign or prepare graphics for proposals and presentation. -Detailed understanding of each Business Units offering – Regional and Global capabilities and expertise. -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. -Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy

Security Clearance

-employment subject to successful completion of a background verification (bgv) check by a third‑party agency. -candidates must provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process.