EMS is now rebranded as Cura Terrae.

Bid Manager

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. 

  • Competitive salary 
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) 
  • Company pension scheme 
  • Employee perks scheme 
  • Companywide social events 
  • Ongoing career development, including paid professional memberships 
  • 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. 

 

Apply HERE

Ready to lead successful bids that make a difference? 

Apply now or contact recruitment@cura-terrae.com with questions or to request reasonable adjustments.