Bid Manager (M/F)

Who We Are The Suez Smart & Environmental Solutions global business unit (SES) aims to accelerate the development and roll-out of our smart environmental solutions on a global scale. To meet the demands of a growing and highly competitive market, the SES BU is organized around two complementary approaches:

1- via Solutions, to ensure rapid development and service-to-market. There are 5 solution lines: digital and decentralized solutions, environmental quality & smart agriculture, asset performance management, air & climate, and consulting & smart city.

2- via geographies, in relation to the other Group entities ( i.e. the 6 Regions and the Global WTS BU), to ensure optimal service and customer-centric offers.

What You Will Be Doing For more than 160 years, SUEZ has been at the forefront of addressing environmental challenges and improving the quality of life through essential services. With a strong commitment to innovation and resilience, SUEZ empowers its customers worldwide by providing access to water and waste services through cutting-edge and sustainable solutions.

With a presence in 40 countries and a dedicated workforce of 40,000 employees, SUEZ excels in delivering vital water and waste services. In 2022, we provided drinking water to 68 million people and sanitation services to over 37 million individuals. Our expertise also extends to consulting and engineering services, where we collaborate with clients to develop customized solutions that optimize water usage and minimize waste generation, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient future.

SUEZ Consulting is the engineering and consulting branch of the SUEZ Group.

About Suez Consulting The International Department of SUEZ Consulting, with a thriving portfolio exceeding €50 million, is dedicated to realizing impactful projects across Asia, the Pacific, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Most of our projects are carried out in conjunction with International Institutions (ADB, WB, EU, EIB, etc.). Our multidisciplinary teams spearhead critical engineering initiatives, ranging from essential infrastructure development like water supply, waste management, roads, to modernizing railways. These endeavors primarily focus on emerging and developing nations, making a substantial impact on global development.

YOUR MISSION

As we strengthen our Commercial Team, we are seeking a dynamic Bid Manager (M/F)

who will operate remotely from the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. Reporting to our Director for Asia Pacific and collaborating closely with our Head of Bid Unit in Brussels, Belgium, you will play a pivotal role in driving our commercial success across the vast Asia-Pacific region.

Your Mission Includes Commercial missions

• Monitor forthcoming projects .
• Prepare pre -qualification documentation.
• Oversee and orchestrate the preparation of comprehensive proposals, including administrative components.
• Develop the necessary technical documentation.
• Foster and manage strategic partnerships
• You may also undertake necessary commercial missions in the Asia-Pacific regions to meet our clients and partners.

Production tasks

• Validate proposal alignment with client specifications.
• Identify and meticulously assess risks associated with each proposal and project, devising mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
• Prepare preliminary tender budgets.
• You will also carry out the internal formalities for the opening of new project, and actively participate in key meetings alongside Project Managers, Controllers and Partners.

What We Offer We offer you the opportunity to join a team of a human scale, benefiting from the support of a leading engineering consulting group, which will enable you to shape your long-term career trajectory.

Who We Are Looking For YOUR PROFILE

Technical Abilities

• Proficiency in English; fluency in a second and third language is a definite advantage.
• A higher education degree, preferably from an engineering/business school or university ( Master's level).
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in preparing proposals for international institutions such as the EU, EIB, AFD, WB, etc. You should be intimately acquainted with their project preparation procedures and methodologies (project cycle, log frame, etc.).
• Familiarity with the unique expectations of institutional stakeholders (project owners, donors, etc.).
• Field experience in development project implementation is a valuable asset.

Your main behavioral skills

• Demonstrate autonomy, both technically and relationally .
• Adherence to punctuality and a deep respect for deadlines and procedures.
• Strong written communication skills .
• Thoroughness and meticulous attention to detail.
• Embrace team collaboration and exhibit leadership qualities.
• Outstanding organizational capabilities .
• Proven ability to earn and maintain client trust and loyalty.
• Exceptional analytical and synthesis skills.
• Proactivity and a drive for continuous self-improvement.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Above all, your enthusiasm for becoming an integral part of our international growth story. If you are passionate about global development and eager to contribute, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.