Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD and The Coal Authority.
Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager to join our growing team within Oren Environmental along with supporting the wider business with a portfolio of future projects.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As our Bid Manager you’ll manage and oversee major Bid tenders, both winning and submitting tenders and play a major part in selling our services in the utility, private and public sectors by building long term partnerships and relationships.
Additionally, you’ll work with other departments to get commercial evaluation operational input and support the Sales Manager in the development of proposals and other documentation. You’ll also be the focal point for incoming tenders/enquiries and determination of decisions to bid recommendation by review of scope, timescales, commercial risks.
The other key accountabilities of the role are:
- Prepare costs estimates and proposal documents for products/process in consultation with sales personnel and relevant company procedures.
- Plan and co-ordinate of support required from other company departments to tender process, while Scripting, assembling, publishing, and submitting tender documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
In order to succeed in this role, you’ll have a proven track record in major bid management, multi-service contracts and working with company (bidder) and Customer staff at senior levels.
You’ll understand the importance of risk management and securing internal approvals and have the ability to ensure robust management of the bid team, advisors and stakeholders. You’ll also have a can-do-attitude and have strong written and commercial skills.
It would be desirable but not essential if you have operations or engineering experience in the utilities or public sector or working with local authorities.
You’ll ideally be based in the Midlands and as travel is required you’ll have to hold a full U.K driving license.
Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity, and a caring attitude in equal weight.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.
And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent Services family:
- Salary range £55,000 - £65,000 plus monthly car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at Stephen.keye@severntrent.co.uk
And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.
Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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