Junior Bid Manager - M/F

Job description

ABOUT US

Join the International Division of SUEZ Consulting , a major player in global engineering and consultancy. With an annual turnover of over €40M , our projects span Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific . We work primarily on development initiatives financed by major international donors such as AFD, World Bank, ADB, AfDB, EU, EIB , among others.

Our teams deliver expert services in the fields of water and wastewater management, solid waste, transportation (roads and railways), energy, environmental sustainability, and urban development , supporting vital infrastructure in developing and emerging economies.

Your Team

You will be based in Colombo , working under the guidance of the Head of the Bid Unit , part of the Executive Commercial Directorate . Our multicultural Bid Unit includes professionals located in Brussels (Belgium), Casablanca (Morocco), and Nanterre (France) .

 

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Junior Bid Manager , you’ll play a key role in identifying, preparing, and managing responses to international tenders. You will support the growth of our project portfolio and strengthen our client and partner relationships.

Commercial Activities

·  Monitor upcoming tenders and funding opportunities
·  Research project background information and conduct market analyses
·  Draft Expressions of Interest and Pre-Qualification documents
·  Assist in the preparation of technical and financial proposals
·  Support the production and formatting of high-quality bid documentation
·  Help identify and liaise with external consultants and freelance experts
·  Prepare and format CVs and administrative compliance documents
·  Assist in managing and developing strategic partnerships

 Reporting & Coordination

·  Maintain and update commercial reports and tender tracking systems
·  Organize and manage internal bid documentation libraries and databases
·  Participate in technical meetings and internal knowledge-sharing events
·  Ensure thorough document quality checks before submission to clients

YOUR PROFILE

Language Skills

·  Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
·  Knowledge of an additional language is a strong asset

Education & Sector Knowledge

·  Academic background related to any of the following sectors:
Water/Wastewater, Solid Waste, Roads, Railways, Energy, Environment, or Urban Development
·  Higher education in international development cooperation is a plus

Technical Skills

·  Strong analytical and writing abilities
·  Proficiency in IT tool, minimum at Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills

·  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
·  Highly organized, proactive , and results-driven
·  Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
·  Detail-oriented, especially in technical and financial documentation
·  Team player with a creative and open-minded approach
·  Able to adapt to multicultural work environments and international contexts