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Bid Writer - Business Development Manager

Basildon
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Job Title: Bid Writer / Business Development Manager
Location: Basildon
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + 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. 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

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Clear career progression within a growing business

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Exposure to major projects in a fast-paced industry

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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:

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

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

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

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Identify and support new business opportunities through effective proposal development

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Support brand visibility and contribute to winning frameworks and direct awards

About You:

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

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

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

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Commercially aware with a strategic approach to developing winning submissions

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Confident working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and clients

What Success Looks Like:

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Increased win rates across public and private sector tenders

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High-quality proposals that differentiate the business from competitors

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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

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