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Position: Bid Manager Location: Brentwood & Hybrid working available Salary: up to £80k plus package including car allowance Howells are working on an exciting Bid Manager opportunity on behalf of a family social housing refurbishment contractor that are looking to expand their work winning team. Purpose of Bid Manager role: We are seeking a skilled Bid Manager to support refurbishment projects by producing compelling, high-quality tender submissions. You will work closely with technical teams to translate complex information into clear, client-focused proposals that help us win new contracts. Bid Manager Key Responsibilities • Write and edit responses for PQQs, ITTs, and tender documents., • Work with project managers and subject matter experts to gather content., • Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time., • Maintain a library of standard responses and case studies., • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills., • Strong organisation and ability to meet deadlines., • Experience in bid writing, ideally in construction, facilities management or the public sector., • Knowledge of the tendering process and procurement frameworks., • Detail-focused, proactive, and able to work under pressure., • Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Operations Manager - Electrical Essex Up to £70k plus company van We are working with a leading provider of electrical and compliance services to recruit an Operations Manager to join their team in Essex. Working predominantly with Social Housing and the public sector, they focus on quality, safety, and making a positive impact in the communities they serve. We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead operational delivery across the business. This is a senior leadership role with real influence - overseeing projects, supply chain, compliance, IT systems, and client relationships. You'll work closely with the senior leadership to drive performance, improve systems, and ensure exceptional service across every contract. Key Responsibilities: • Leading operational delivery across multiple projects, • Managing supply chain performance and commercial oversight, • Driving bid decisions and supporting tender strategy, • Overseeing KPIs, compliance, quality, and SHEQ standards, • Supporting and improving IT and digital systems, • Managing key client relationships and identifying growth opportunities, • Leading, developing, and performance-managing teams, • Strong operational leadership experience (electrical, compliance or similar sectors preferred), • Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and KPIs, • Confident managing clients and senior stakeholders, • Knowledge of ISO standards and health & safety compliance

Bid Writer - Essex New Build Developer & Construction Up to £70,000 + Package My client are currently going through an exciting time of growth and have recently won several long term framework contracts across London & South East and have an opportunity for a Bid Writer to join high performing bids & proposals team. They are currently delivering a mixture of new build development, construction & cladding remediation. They deliver these works to a variety of clients within the housing, residential and commercial sectors. The Role; • Receive, process, record and track all incoming tenders and alerts., • Take ownership of internal tender/outcome tracking systems., • Maintain all tendering/response portals with up-to-date company information/documents., • Organise and arrange meetings attendance and bid calendars/diaries., • Support with production of bid launch agendas and supporting information., • Assist with and populate pre-qualification/selection questionnaires/applications as instructed and within deadline., • Support with the formatting/quality control activities of bid/tender applications and supporting material., • Gather and maintain information relevant to company accreditations and update the portals in advance of expiry dates., • Support with the production of accurate, relevant case studies, and undertaking visits to live sites to gather appropriate information., • Provide general administrative support in a timely manner., • Co-ordinate communication across the bid team for individual tender cycles., • Conduct research projects upon request of Bid Manager/Estimator., • Be responsible for maintaining, sourcing, and providing up-to-date information and documents from the Bid Library., • Attend live sites to gather technical information for case study purposes., • Support with the communication and logging of the clarifications process., • Support Estimator in subcontractors quote responses., • Utilise information contained within the bid library, and other sources to generate posts on Linked In and other marketing resources., • Any other duties as reasonably required. Skills and knowledge; • Experience as Bid Writer, • Experience of marketing activities is desirable., • Knowledge of a construction Bid/Procurement or business development environment preferable., • Experience of working previously within similar sectors/organisations., • The ability to work both as a team member and on own initiative when required., • Experience of using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint., • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Excellent communication / interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written English with an excellent eye for detail. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package, with a clear path of progression for the successful candidate. If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

Bid Writer / Bid Manager 📍 Hornchurch (Hybrid Working Available) 💰 Up to £75,000 + Comprehensive Package An established and highly respected regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Writer / Bid Manager to join its pre-construction team based in Hornchurch. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the education, healthcare, commercial, residential and public sectors, the business has a healthy pipeline of secured and upcoming tenders. This is a key appointment, offering the opportunity to play a central role in securing future work and shaping winning submissions. The Role You will lead and manage the bid process from initial opportunity through to submission, producing high-quality, compelling tender documents that clearly articulate the company’s strengths, methodology and value proposition. Depending on your level of experience, this role can be positioned as either a Bid Writer or Bid Manager, with responsibility aligned accordingly. Key Responsibilities • Managing the full bid lifecycle, including PQQs, SQs and ITTs, • Writing, editing and coordinating high-quality tender submissions, • Collaborating with operational, commercial and design teams to develop win strategies, • Preparing and reviewing qualitative responses, ensuring they are tailored and project-specific, • Managing bid programmes and submission deadlines, • Maintaining and developing a high-quality bid library, • Proven experience in a Bid Writer or Bid Manager role within a construction main contractor, • Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering processes, • Exceptional written English and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure, • Commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies, • Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience), • Car allowance, • Bonus scheme, • Pension contribution, • Private healthcare, • Flexible / hybrid working If you are a driven bid professional looking for your next challenge in Hornchurch, we would love to hear from you.

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Land & New Business Manager to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our Brentwood office. As our Land & New Business Manager, you will report to the Head of Land & New Business and Regional teams to identify and secure new business opportunities in accordance with the Regional Business Plan. Manage bid submissions ensuring these are of the highest standard and commercially competitive. Assist the operational teams with preparation of project briefs, delivery and sales strategies, financial appraisals, structuring development agreements, obtaining planning consents, financial management, project and risk management and stake-holder engagement. Proactively research future opportunities and manage relationships with relevant parties. A Land and New Business Manager role is largely self-sufficient, with the responsibility to source new opportunities and instruct consultants/development teams regarding the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints of any proposal. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Expected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience Computer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standard Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the Company Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysis Detailed knowledge of all aspects of affordable housing provision, including estate regeneration, planning agreements, funding, design and 'added value' issues Detailed knowledge and experience of land acquisition and housing for sale A strong entrepreneurial judgement and creative skill Knowledge of basic marketing practices and principles A good understanding of legal obligations Proven list of contacts in the area In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities Strong mathematics and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information In depth understanding of budget management Excellent negotiation and networking skills A pragmatic approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills Able to work under pressure Able to work with a high degree of accuracy A methodical approach to working practices Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving Able to influence and persuade others Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualification Managing OJEU procurement and design teams More about the Land & New Business Manager role Work with the Head of Land & New Business / Business Development to identify relevant target clients and implement appropriate strategies for developing and maintaining client relations. Manage, develop and co-ordinate the activities of the relevant Land & New Business Manager(s). Handle new business opportunities and bids in accordance with Life of Sites procedures. Ensure relevant databases are maintained and take action where appropriate. Assist the Head of Land & New Business with reports to the Regional Senior Management Team on business opportunities. Liaise with other group subsidiaries on the identification, bidding and securing of potential business, including planning agreements and consortium schemes and ensure coordination in client relations. Work with the Business Development team to improve and maintain the Group/Company's profile. Generate business connections through networking and targeted meetings. Work with the relevant regional teams following selection as preferred bidder on the finalisation of legal agreement(s) and preparation of planning application(s). Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-HA1 TPBN1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our Brentwood office. As our Estimator, you will work as part of the wider Estimating team and be responsible for providing an estimating service including the preparation of development budgets, this will range from bid stage to final settlements (Budgetary Controls). The conclusion of the budgetary control document forms the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. The candidate should have sufficient experience of working on both development and D&B led opportunities and will have the ability of working with a minimum amount of supervision. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Development experience within the London Construction Sector. Be computer literate. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Sound analytical estimating skills. Appreciation of Engineering techniques. Knowledge of construction details. Costs Planning skills Strong commitment to achieving deadlines. Methodical and logical approach. Communication skills. Able to work efficiently, utilizing own initiative, prioritizing as necessary. A full driving license. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Positive attitude towards teamwork. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it. Ability to communicate efficiently and concisely Desirable Minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent D&B & Development led project experience. Internal BOQ production Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software. Intermediate level of Excel proficiency. More about the Estimator role In advance of a bid submission, you will prepare development budgets for the Land and new business Manager to evaluate viability for the scheme. Update construction budgets on a regular basis including the following key stages, post RIBA Stage 2, Post RIBA Stage 3, Pre Planning Submission, Planning Approval and at any other point following changes to the scheme. Support Head of Estimating with Production Forecast Updates. You will be responsible for providing budgetary framework to assist the Surveyors/Buyers in their financial control of the development post start on site. Evaluate risks and cost of construction abnormals, discussing, reviewing & adjusting costs associated with specifications alongside the relevant departments prior to finalisation of the budget. Work closely with planning team to ensure budget functions and position is maintained throughout the estimating process. Review Planning conditions and ensure budget reflects same. Take guidance from New Business / Development lead in respect of S106 costs for inclusion within budget. Liaise with Architects/Design Engineers on matters of preliminary Design and Engineering solutions Liaising with the team to identify value engineering solutions for the team to consider, along with ensuring design proposals align with the current cost assumptions. Completion of project CSA and pricing the prepared documentation. Provide any supporting information for the tender submission. Provide input into post tender clarifications and negotiations. Attendance at bid launch, LOS planning stages, settlement / handover, and all design team meetings. Attend Estimating Meetings. Lead on communication with our supply chain. Prepares Subcontractor enquiry documentation for tender purposes. Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Co-ordinates the preparation of Bills of Quantities including specifications, drawing and schedules etc for analytical pricing. Co-ordinates with the Buying Department for material price updates. Liaises with surveyors and buyers during contract period to provide advice / information and to receive feedback as necessary. Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software. Undertaking fixed price analysis. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-HA1 TPBN1_UKTJ