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Bid Solutions Specialist (Safety & Environment), West Midlands
Client: First Bus
Location: West Midlands
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
31.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.07.2025
Job Description:
Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport with First Bus
The UK's bus industry is evolving, and First Bus is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. As franchising and contract-based services become more prominent, we're embracing the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable transport in partnership with local authorities and key stakeholders.
As a Bid Solutions Specialist (Safety & Environment), you will play a key role in shaping our technical and operational proposals, ensuring that our solutions meet and exceed client expectations.
Why Join First Bus?
Our Growth team plays a pivotal role in securing stability and future success. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the next generation of public transport.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Ensure bid solutions align with client requirements and comply with First Bus safety policies, while working closely with Sustainability and Compliance leads to reflect current and future policy standards (e.g., BSI requirements).
* Integrate best practices from across the health, safety, and environmental sectors to enhance bid solutions and drive continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with internal property experts (Real Estate and Construction) to develop compelling bid solutions that reflect our expertise and exceed client expectations.
* Leverage First Bus's experience in decarbonisation and electrification to create differentiated, commercially aware bid solutions that balance quality and cost effectively.
* Contribute to bid financial modelling by assessing operational impacts, understanding safety/environment incentive and penalty regimes, and supporting mobilisation planning alongside the Mobilisations Director.
* Demonstrable experience in safety and/or environmental management.
* Analytical skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across departmental boundaries.
* Presentational skills.
* Self-sufficient and values-driven.
* Fully familiar with relevant legislation.
* Experience demonstrating improved H&S/environmental culture in a live operational environment, evidenced by KPIs and trend analysis.
* Experience working with large, complex tender documents.
* Competitive Salary + Bonus
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
* After 6 months, receive a free bus pass for you and your family, as well as discounted train travel.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Health benefits including Simply Health & Smart Health at no cost, covering optical, dental, virtual GP, mental health support, nutrition, and fitness advice. 24/7 mental health support via EAP.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of differences. We believe diversity enriches our community and service.
Applicants should note that background checks are part of our recruitment process.
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