Senior Bid Manager

FCC Environment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job description

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Senior Bid Manager

Salary – £51,100 - £70,263 per annum
Hours – 40 Hours per week
Location – Northampton

As a Senior Bid Manager at FCC Environment, you will lead our bid activities across a wide range of strategic projects and programmes. You will play a key role in developing and delivering tender submissions, managing bidding teams, and liaising closely with cross-functional departments to shape the future of waste management in the UK.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days a week.

Our promise to you

1. Competitive salary
2. 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
3. Pension scheme
4. Life insurance
5. Discretionary bonus scheme
6. On-the-job training and progression
7. Recognition scheme
8. Refer a friend scheme
9. Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (where applicable)
10. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

1. Leading bid strategies and overseeing the coordination and production of compelling, commercially viable and legally sound tender submissions in line with procurement regulations.
2. Managing cross-functional teams, including contributors from Operations, Legal, SHEQ, Finance, and Technical departments, to gather the right information and align on project objectives.
3. Developing bespoke service delivery solutions tailored to each client’s requirements and presenting well-justified project proposals to senior leadership for approval.
4. Driving continuous improvement in how we develop and present bids, identifying ways to improve quality, consistency, and competitiveness.
5. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, commercial clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure customer needs and expectations are fully understood and incorporated into bids.
6. Monitoring and reporting on bid progress, timelines, and resource allocation, keeping the Head of Development informed through regular performance updates and monthly reports.
7. Supporting contract negotiations, contributing to the structuring of contract documentation and ensuring all legal and operational risks are managed appropriately.
8. Mentoring and developing junior bid managers, sharing best practices and helping to build a high-performing, motivated team.
9. Promoting a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility by ensuring all bid-related activities align with SHEQ policies and standards.

What are we looking for?

1. A proven track record in project and bid management, ideally within the waste management sector
2. At least 5 years’ experience in professional, structured tendering and development environments
3. Strong understanding of procurement legislation and routes to market
4. Experience preparing technical, financial, and legal bid documentation to a high standard
5. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead, inspire, and work collaboratively across departments
6. Strong commercial awareness and a resilient, results-driven mindset

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,200 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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