Senior Bid Manager in Northampton

Senior Bid Manager in Northampton

Northampton Full-Time 60000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
FCC Environmental Services

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead bidding activities and manage project teams to deliver high-quality submissions.
  • Company: Join FCC Environment, a leader in waste and resource management.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, life insurance, and flexible benefits.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to tackling climate change.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Strong understanding of procurement and excellent communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.

Salary – £60,000–£70,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Location – Northampton (office-based)

As a Senior Bid Manager at FCC Environment, you will lead bidding activities from initial opportunity assessment through to contract handover. You’ll take ownership of the full tender process, working closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality, competitive submissions that align with our development strategy. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you:

  • 25 days’ annual leave (full-time) plus Bank Holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • On-the-job training and progression opportunities
  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

  • Lead and manage bidding activities and project teams across a range of opportunities
  • Manage the full tender process from initial assessment through to contract award and handover
  • Develop and deliver high-quality tender submissions, project delivery plans and contract documentation
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Legal, Technical and HR
  • Produce detailed service designs and present proposals for approval
  • Monitor project delivery, timelines and performance against the development strategy
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, local authorities and key partners
  • Provide reporting and updates on project progress

What are we looking for?

  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and routes to market
  • Experience developing and delivering high-quality technical and commercial proposals
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
  • Commercial awareness and a financially astute approach
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ideally, experience within waste management, infrastructure or a similar sector

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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FCC Environmental Services

Contact Details:

FCC Environmental Services Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Bid Manager in Northampton

Bid Management
Tender Process Management
Stakeholder Management
Technical Proposal Development
Commercial Proposal Development
Project Delivery Planning
Relationship Building