Bid Writer/Manager - Business Development Manager

Hawkes Resourcing Group; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national contractor in Essex is seeking an experienced Bid Writer / Business Development Manager to produce high-quality proposals and support growth efforts. The role includes creating bid documents and collaborating with teams to enhance business visibility. Ideal candidates will have strong bid writing experience in relevant sectors and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid position with competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Pension

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing within relevant sectors.
• Strong organisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to turn technical information into persuasive content.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit compelling bid and tender documents.
• Manage a structured bid library including case studies.
• Work with teams to ensure clarity across submissions.
• Identify new business opportunities through proposals.

Skills

Bid writing

Written communication

Project management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Title: Bid Writer / Business Development Manager
Location: Basildon
Salary: £55,000 £65,000 + DOE + Car Allowance + Bonuses + Pension
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

We re working on behalf of a highly respected national contractor delivering specialist services in Security, Fire, Electrical, Passive Fire, and Mechanical disciplines and construction this is for a mini main contractor who works within education - but is wanting to expand into more local authority works. As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking a Bid Writer / Business Development Manager to join their team and play a key role in securing high-value projects and frameworks across the UK.

Key Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with car allowance and performance-based bonuses

• Clear career progression within a growing business

• Exposure to major projects in a fast-paced industry

• Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development

Role Overview

This is a hybrid position combining strong bid writing capabilities with an element of business development. You ll be responsible for producing high-quality written proposals, collaborating across departments, and contributing to strategic growth efforts.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and submit compelling bid and tender documents (PQQs, EOIs, RFPs)

• Manage and maintain a structured bid library including case studies, CVs, and standard content

• Work closely with technical, commercial, and marketing teams to ensure consistency and clarity across all submissions

• Identify and support new business opportunities through effective proposal development

• Support brand visibility and contribute to winning frameworks and direct awards

About You

• Proven experience in bid writing, ideally within security, M&E, facilities management, or construction sectors

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to turn technical information into persuasive content

• Strong organisation and project management skills, able to meet tight deadlines

• Commercially aware with a strategic approach to developing winning submissions

• Confident working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and clients

What Success Looks Like

• Increased win rates across public and private sector tenders

• High-quality proposals that differentiate the business from competitors

• Smooth management of submission timelines and team coordination

Car allowance or Car, Pension, Health, Bonuses

To Apply

If you are an experienced Bid Writer or looking to take the next step in your career, we d love to hear from you