Proposal Specialist

Job Description
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day
That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a
Proposal Specialist
who will work with technical proposal teams to plan the process for large, multidisciplinary proposals and may oversee and develop key skills of more junior member in their Proposal Hub team. The role may also join agile 'tiger teams' for key pursuits and work alongside Pursuit Specialists to pre-position and plan for large pursuits, through to proposal production and support.

In this diverse role you will:

• Drive and manage proposal activities for strategic and large opportunities, overseeing the proposal document(s) from initiation to submission
• Work with the Market Leaders, technical leaders and pursuit teams to develop winning strategies for bids and ensure client business needs and technical needs are addressed
• Ensure the pursuit and proposal strategy is communicated effectively through the proposal
• Work with technical authors to ensure content is relevant and targeted, providing guidance on structure and responses
• Work collaboratively with Business Group Leaders and key technical staff to develop and encourage contribution to proposals
• Lead and contribute to bid workshops to develop winning themes and ensure these are communicated effectively through quality content
• Develop and manage bid action plans to maintain focus and timely preparation of bids
• Act as brand champion to ensure the production of high quality, effective and visually appealing response documents in line with corporate branding
• Effective collaboration with partner organisations/external proposals teams, as required
• Contribute to improving and maintaining our internal knowledge database and proposal systems, ensuring accuracy and and up to date information that supports the proposal win rate is always available
• Contribute to enhancing bid processes and incorporating lessons learned to continually improve the quality and outcomes of our bidding activity
• Assist with the preparation for proposal presentations and client pitches
• Contribute to special projects and adopt the practice of effective knowledge management and AI initiatives
• Provide 'buddy' and mentoring support to colleagues in Direct Workshare roles

To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone with:

• 7+ years of experience in a similar professional services or corporate environment
• Skilled at managing proposals through the GHD winning work cycle
• Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and 'for print' quality graphics and production material is advantageous, but not essential
• Actively learns through experimentation and experience and seeks ways to grow and to be challenged by new and novel conditions
• Anticipates and prioritises client needs and takes action to provide high-quality outcomes

Work schedule:
Monday to Friday / 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Hybrid

This role can be based in Makati, Quezon City or Cebu.
Applicants must be a Filipino citizen or have the right to work in the Philippines.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.