Senior Bid Manager
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Bristol, Maidenhead (Nationwide considered)
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- 23rd July onwards
- Salary
- £57,059 - £66,930
- Summary of vacancy
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Senior Bid Manager
At SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, we're helping businesses and local authorities reduce waste, conserve natural resources and support a more sustainable future. We're looking for an experienced Senior Bid Manager to join our growing Municipal Development team and play a key role in securing major recycling, waste management and resource recovery contracts across the UK.
Salary: £57,059 - £66,930
Benefits: Company car or car allowance, 20% annual bonus, 3x life assurance policy, 5% employer pension, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, Bupa, sick pay, and additional benefits.
Location: Can be based in Bristol, Maidenhead OR Darwen (hybrid working 3 x a week in one of our offices)
- About the role
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Reporting to the Head of Municipal Development, you'll lead complex public sector bid opportunities from pre-qualification through to contract award, financial close and mobilisation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects that directly support the UK's sustainability and circular economy goals.
Working with multidisciplinary internal and external teams, you'll develop robust technical and commercial solutions, build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted representative for SUEZ throughout the bid process.
What will I be doing?
- Lead and manage municipal waste, recycling and resource recovery tenders from qualification through to contract award and mobilisation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, compliant and competitive bid submissions on time.
- Develop innovative technical and commercial solutions that meet customer requirements and support sustainable outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, stakeholders and partners throughout the bid lifecycle.
- Support wider business development and growth projects within the Municipal Development team where required.
What are the requirements?
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You will have strong project management skills and ideally hold a project management qualification such as Prince2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma or similar.
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Proven experience leading complex bids, ideally within public sector, waste management, recycling, organics, HWRC or environmental services sectors.
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Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with an understanding of local authority decision-making and procurement processes.
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience), with CIWM membership desirable.
Who we are
At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.
At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.
At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.
- Closing Date
- 23/07/2026