Bid Project Manager

Veolia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company car or car cash allowance

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Volunteer day each year

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Bid Project Manager to join our Public Sector Business Development team in London. The role focuses on developing robust bid proposals to capture UK public sector waste management and environmental services contracts, ensuring on-time tender submissions and high-quality technical solutions.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, draft Method Statements, and manage client interactions while upholding Veolia's standards of confidentiality and service

Qualifications

• Previous bidding and/or business development experience.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Flexibility in regard to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client's needs and requirements, key deliverables on the bid and any considerations for Veolia in the development of the bid.
• Work with the Business Development Manager and project team to develop solutions (technical, legal and financial aspects).
• Collaborate with operational and business support functions to ensure buy-in and robust proposals.
• Ensure tenders are submitted on time and in line with client requirements.
• Write high-quality, detailed Method Statements detailing the bid's technical solution.
• Manage the preparation of presentations and attend client meetings, and administer the procurement process and project plan.
• Liaise with Local Authorities (clarification process).
• Lead on parts of the tender solution.
• Produce high standard of work in terms of accuracy and consistency.
• Provide other project management and general support for the department as needed.

Skills

Bidding experience

Business development

Strong writing

Communication

Work under pressure

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Bid Project Manager

Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, car allowance & pension

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) flexibility on working hours

Location: London, N1 9JY

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave
• Choice of company car or car cash allowance
• Eligible for performance bonus
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allow you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Public Sector Business Development team located at Kings Cross in London. The successful candidate will contribute and be a part of Veolia's vision to achieve a substantial share of the UK market for public sector waste management and environmental services contracts.

• Understand the client's needs and requirements, key deliverables on the bid and any considerations for Veolia in the development of the bid.
• Work with the Business Development Manager and project team to develop solutions (technical, legal and financial aspects).
• Work in collaboration with operational and business support functions to ensure buy-in and development of robust proposals.
• Ensure that tenders are submitted on time and in line with the client requirements.
• Write high-quality, detailed Method Statements detailing the bid's technical solution.
• Manage the preparation of presentations and attend all client meetings, and administer the procurement process and project plan.
• Manage the liaison with Local Authorities (clarification process).
• Lead on some parts of the tender solution.
• Produce a high standard of work in terms of accuracy and consistency.
• Provide other project management and general support for the department as needed.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a well-organised individual with a very high standard of written English, strong IT ability with advanced level in Word, proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint and ideally familiar with Google Suite. We are looking for an ambitious individual that wishes to learn and progress within a high-performing Business Development team delivering profitable growth.

Essential

• Previous bidding and / or business development experience.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility in regard to working hours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with minimal direct supervision.
• High level of confidentiality, as working with business-critical data.
• Equally comfortable working in a team and working on their own initiative.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.