Senior Bid Manager Job at Webrecruit (Northampton)

Job Description

As a Senior Bid Manager at FCC Environment, you will lead the delivery of bidding activities from the initial opportunity assessment stage right through to successful contract handover. You will manage cross-functional bidding teams, take ownership of tender quality, and play a pivotal role in securing new and renewed service contracts across municipal collection, streetscene, grounds maintenance, treatment, and/or disposal services.

Job Responsibility

Lead all bidding activities and manage bidding teams
Develop detailed service designs and present recommendations to the Head of Development
Prepare high-quality tender submissions, project delivery plans, and contract documentation
Ensure continuous improvement in the quality and presentation of tender submissions
Co-ordinate and monitor project/programme delivery plans against timelines and budgets
Interpret Local Authority procurement documentation and develop compliant tender responses
Liaise collaboratively with multiple departments (Operations, Fleet, SHEQ, Technical, Legal, Finance, HR, etc.)
Prepare reports and documentation for approval committees
Support positive customer relationships and contribute to the development pipeline
Ensure compliance with SHEQ and risk management procedures

Requirements

A strong track record in managing and delivering complex bids or major projects
At least five years’ experience in a professional tendering or project development environment, ideally within waste management
Experience preparing high-quality technical, financial, and legal project proposals
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
An understanding of procurement legislation and tender routes
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to deliver to time, budget, and specification
Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
The ability to interpret procurement documentation and manage the full tender lifecycle
The ability to engage cross-functional teams effectively
Highly driven, resilient, and committed to achieving results
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
The ability to work collaboratively, re-evaluate priorities, and adapt positively to change
Confident in managing third-party relationships

What we offer

Competitive salary
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Discretionary bonus scheme
On-the-job training and progression
Recognition scheme
Refer a friend scheme
Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex, and more (where applicable)
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service

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