Job Description
Bid Manager – Essex (Highways & Civils Focus)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Essex (Hybrid options available)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A fast-growing and agile infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its expanding team in Essex. This is a key opportunity to lead and shape bids across highways and civil engineering projects, with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and delivery.
About the Role:
* Manage bids for both retained clients and new business, including major council contracts.
* Work within a well-established bids team of four, including senior bid writers and coordinators.
* Lead strategy and execution for bids in highways, street lighting, and civils.
* Collaborate with internal teams including social value, training, and senior leadership.
* Recent successful bids include projects in Greenwich and Hackney, with social value playing a central role.
1. Ideal Candidate:
2. Strong background in bid writing and bid management, ideally within highways or civil engineering.
3. Understanding of council procurement and risk management.
4. Excellent writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
5. Comfortable in a fast-paced, flexible environment...