Proposal Coordinator

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Bolton seeks a Proposals Coordinator to manage bids from inception to submission. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, ensuring high-quality proposals, and monitoring tender pipelines. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and experience in related sectors. The position offers a supportive workplace with extensive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

£1,000 referral bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts from retailers

Health support resources

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working on tenders within the decommissioning, industrial or construction sector.
• Experience coordinating full proposal solutions with multiple contributors.
• Experience managing complex high-value tenders.

Responsibilities

• Support the full bid lifecycle from initial expressions of interest to final submission.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to craft high-quality proposals.
• Monitor procurement portals and maintain tender pipeline systems.
• Contribute to bid strategy and champion sustainability messaging.

Skills

Organisational flair

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Google systems

Proposal software tools

Job description

As a Proposals Coordinator, you'll support the full bid lifecycle—from initial expressions of interest to final submission. You'll liaise with key stakeholders to craft high-quality proposals that win work. Your organisational flair, time management, and ability to manage multiple moving parts will ensure we meet deadlines with precision and professionalism.

• Monitor procurement portals and maintain tender pipeline systems, tracking opportunities from prospect to award.
• Lead full proposal lifecycle from RFI/PQQ receipt through final submission, supporting internal governance and review processes.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to develop compelling proposal content.
• Support vendor accreditations, maintain bid libraries, and assist with tender management reporting.
• Respond to queries, proofread submissions, and ensure quality checks meet deadlines.
• Contribute to bid strategy, build stakeholder relationships, and champion sustainability messaging.
• Capture customer feedback for continuous improvement and support marketing material development.
  Experience of working on tenders within the decommissioning, industrial or construction sector would be desirable.
• Experience with Google systems and proposal software tools.
• Experience coordinating full proposal solutions with multiple contributors.
• Experience managing complex high-value tenders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1,000.
• Access to our people's pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

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.