Bid Manager – Hybrid

Environmental Monitoring Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services group in the UK is seeking a skilled Bid Manager to oversee the bid lifecycle for projects, focusing on water quality monitoring services. The ideal candidate will have proven success in managing tenders within environmental or engineering sectors and possess exceptional writing skills. This role offers hybrid working and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Companywide social events

Hybrid working with flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven success managing tenders and proposals, ideally in environmental or engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of public procurement frameworks (e.g., DEFRA, Environment Agency).
• Experience working with technical experts to produce client-focused submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full bid lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.
• Work with technical experts to produce clear and compelling proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing outcomes and refining bid processes.

Skills

Bid management

Exceptional writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Job description

Location: Hybrid (UK-based, occasional visits to other Cura Terrae Group sites)

Type: Contract

Shape the future of environmental services by leading winning bids.

We’re looking for a skilled Bid Manager to join Cura Terrae Water & Environmental Management services, formerly EMS (Environmental Monitoring Solutions) where you’ll take ownership of producing high-quality, client-focused tenders and proposals across the environmental sector, with a particular emphasis on water quality monitoring projects and services.

This is a critical role that ensures Cura Terrae secures new business by developing compelling submissions that reflect our technical expertise, sustainable values, and customer-first approach. You’ll manage the full bid lifecycle, from qualification to submission, working closely with technical experts and business development colleagues to craft persuasive, commercially competitive tenders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate the full bid lifecycle, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality submissions.
• Work with technical experts and partners to produce clear, compelling, and client-focused proposals.
• Develop and maintain standard bid materials while defining win themes and differentiators.
• Align bids with business strategy through strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing outcomes, tracking market trends, and refining bid processes.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Background

• Proven success managing tenders and proposals, ideally in environmental, water quality, or engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of public procurement frameworks (e.g., DEFRA, Environment Agency, utilities).
• Experience working with technical experts to produce client-focused submissions.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple bids.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Proactive, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.
• Desirable: Familiarity with bid management tools and processes.

What We Offer

At Cura Terrae, you’ll join a team committed to innovation, sustainability, and growth. This role offers both responsibility and variety, giving you the chance to make a direct impact on the company’s success while developing your career in an exciting, fast-evolving sector.

• Company pension scheme
• Companywide social events
• Hybrid working, with flexibility to balance office, site, and home-based work

About Cura Terrae

Cura Terrae is a Great Place to Work-certified environmental services group, helping clients achieve their sustainability and regulatory goals. Cura Terrae provides expert water quality monitoring and environmental solutions across the UK, combining technical excellence with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

We’re proud of our collaborative, inclusive culture and our shared mission to protect the environment for future generations.

Ready to lead successful bids that make a difference?

Apply now or contact [e-mail] with questions or to request reasonable adjustments.