Bid Project Manager

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company car or car cash allowance

Performance bonus

Company pension scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a proactive Bid Project Manager to join our Public Sector Business Development team in London. The role focuses on developing robust bid solutions for environmental services contracts and achieving a substantial UK public sector market share.

You will lead tender activities, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and ensure timely, high-quality submissions while maintaining strong client engagement and delivery standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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).
• 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.

Skills

Bidding experience

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

Confidentiality

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

• 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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We're determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it's their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.