Senior Bid Manager

SUEZ UK; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Car allowance

Annual bonus up to 20%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% pension contribution

3x life assurance

Job summary

At SUEZ UK, we are seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead high-value corporate bids, shape growth strategy, and develop a high-performing bid function across the UK. The role blends commercial acumen with people leadership to deliver winning submissions and drive sustainable solutions.

Location is hybrid with UK-wide travel. Salary ranges from £57,059 to £66,930 plus a company car/allowance, with up to 20% annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex B2B bids with a track record of high-value wins.
• Strong people management skills with ability to develop bid teams.
• Solid knowledge of UK procurement frameworks and bid governance.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, environmental services, or regulated sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid management for strategic corporate tenders from qualification to contract award.
• Coach and develop a team of Bid Managers to sustain a high-performance culture.
• Provide visible leadership across complex bid programmes to ensure winning submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement of bid processes, governance, and bid library content.
• Build compelling, customer-focused proposals by coordinating stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Bid management

People leadership

UK procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

APMP Foundation/Practitioner

ACBTM Certification (Bid Management)

Job description

Senior Bid Manager

At SUEZ, we act for what truly matters: the environment, society and the future. This is a role for someone who wants to make a real impact by securing opportunities that help deliver sustainable waste and resource management solutions across the UK.

We're looking for a proven Senior Bid Manager to lead high-value corporate bids, develop winning growth strategies and build a high-performing bid function. You'll combine commercial expertise with exceptional people leadership, inspiring and developing a team of bid professionals to consistently deliver successful outcomes. If you're passionate about sustainability, leadership and driving business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Salary: £57,059 - £66,930 per annum (dependent on experience) plus Company Car/Car Allowance

Benefits: Up to 20% annual bonus, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday Buyback Scheme, 5% pension contribution, 3x life assurance and a comprehensive benefits package supporting your wellbeing and career development.

Location: Hybrid working, national role. Travel across the UK will be required for customer engagement, stakeholder meetings and networking opportunities.

Hours: 37 hours per week

What will I be doing?

• Leading the end-to-end bid management process for strategic corporate tenders, from qualification through to contract award, financial approval and mobilisation handover.
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of Bid Managers, creating a high-performance culture that enables individuals and teams to achieve their full potential.
• Providing visible leadership across complex bid programmes, ensuring teams remain motivated, collaborative and focused on delivering winning submissions.
• Driving continuous improvement across bid processes, governance, review frameworks and bid library content to improve quality, efficiency and win rates.
• Building compelling, customer-focused proposals by bringing together operational, commercial, technical and leadership stakeholders across the business.

What are the requirements?

• Proven experience leading complex B2B bids, tenders or procurement submissions, with a strong track record of securing high-value contract wins and delivering successful commercial outcomes.
• Demonstrable people management experience, including leading, coaching and developing successful bid teams. You'll have a proven ability to inspire performance, build capability and lead teams through demanding tender processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement frameworks, commercial contracting practices and bid governance, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience within waste management, recycling, resource recovery, environmental services, utilities, infrastructure or similarly regulated sectors.
• Relevant qualifications such as APMP Foundation or Practitioner, ACBTM, Certification in Bid Management, or equivalent demonstrable experience delivering successful bids would be advantageous.

Who we are

Join SUEZ and be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your work has genuine purpose. You'll contribute to projects that help create a more sustainable future while developing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

We believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and generations. Whether you've followed a traditional career path or gained transferable experience elsewhere, we'd like to hear from you.

At SUEZ, respect, inclusion, wellbeing and safety underpin everything we do. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your skills, potential and perspective may be exactly what we're looking for.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to support you at every stage of your application and employment journey.

Together, we're transforming today's environmental challenges into tomorrow's innovative resource and waste solutions, creating a more resilient and sustainable future for all