Senior International Bid Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (2 days tele‑/

Performance bonus

Employee share-ownership plan

Medical and dental insurance

Staff canteen

Job summary

Veolia’s Engineering & Consulting activity seeks a Senior International Bid Manager in Madrid. The role focuses on coordinating bidding and commercial processes for tenders across multiple regions, including Europe and other continents, for IFIs and private sector clients.

You will prepare EOIs, develop proposals, and collaborate with a diverse team of international energy consultants and staff. The role requires leading tenders, maintaining databases, and managing client relationships, with a

Qualifications

• University degree; postgraduate preferred in business development or international trade.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development or tender preparation.
• Valid residency/work permit in Spain.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare national and international tenders.
• Ensure compliance with admin, technical, and financial aspects of tender documents.
• Coordinate the Commercial team in preparation of tenders and track bidding processes.
• Maintain tender database and documentation; collaborate on proposals.

Skills

Bid management

Coordination

English proficiency

Additional language

MS Office / Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate in Business Development/International Trade

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Graphic design

Job description

As the Veolia’s Engineering & Consulting activity, we provide public and private clients with access to our global expertise to help them address today's environmental challenges, including water cycle management, waste and circularity, and energy and decarbonisation.

Job Description

MRC Consultants and Transaction Advisers, our subsidiary based in Madrid specialises in independent, high-quality advice through the full project cycle, from early feasibility to execution and post-implementation evaluation, with a focus on decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, energy storage and climate-resilient infrastructure.

We are seeking a full-time Senior International Bid Manager to join our team.

The role focuses on consultancy projects in Asia, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe for the major International Financial Institutions (IFIs) including the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), as well as for the private sector in Spain and around the world. You will be instrumental in coordinating our bidding and commercial processes, preparing and managing Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and developing proposals for IFIs and local tenders in multiple languages. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our diverse team of international energy sector consultants and professional staff on the tasks outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare national and international tenders.
• Ensure compliance with administrative, technical, and financial aspects of tender documents.
• Coordinate the Commercial team in preparation of these tenders.
• Coordinate with other departments to track the bidding process.
• Maintain and update the tender database and relevant documentation.
• Collaborate on writing and reviewing proposals and tender documents.
• Participate in client and partner meetings for the preparation and defence of bids.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities that align with MRC's work.
• Manage and organize corporate information and data, such as CVs and project databases.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships, and commercial partnerships,
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities
• Assist in strategic marketing activities for consultancy and engineering in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• University degree. Postgraduate degree in Business Development, International Trade, International Development, or a similar field (preferred);
• At least 5 years of experience in business development or tender preparation;
• Valid residency and work permit in Spain.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with international tender processes and multilateral organizations;
• Knowledge of the energy sector;
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google environment and other professional software applications;
• Graphic design skills.

Soft Skills

• Ability to coordinate multi-national team;
• Strong planning, organisation and multitasking abilities;
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on quality assurance;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work in group and independently when required;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Full professional fluency in English and in at least one additional language (Spanish, French; European languages preferred).

Additional Information

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days telework per week) at our Madrid headquarters
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance bonus
• Participation in Veolia's employee share-ownership plan
• Medical and dental insurance
• Staff canteen and additional Veolia group benefits
• Dynamic, multinational team environment
• Exposure to high-impact projects with leading international clients.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.