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Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant Location: Cambridge Salary: 60,000 - 68,000 Ready to lead complex modelling projects while shaping the growth of a regional water team? This Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant opportunity in Cambridge offers technical authority, client influence and clear long-term progression. A growing environmental consultancy is strengthening its senior capability in Cambridge. As a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant, you will take ownership of flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling studies and water environment reporting across residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes. The Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant will oversee hydrological analysis using FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP, and manage hydraulic modelling using HEC RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY or Flood Modeller. This Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant role combines hands-on technical delivery with mentoring, stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness. Flexible working is available with a balanced office and home approach. Key responsibilities Lead hydrological and hydraulic modelling studies Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and ES chapters Liaise with regulators, clients and multidisciplinary teams Mentor junior consultants and review technical outputs Support fee proposals, budgeting and project planning Candidate requirements Minimum seven years' flood risk and modelling experience Strong technical capability across modelling platforms Confident report writer and client communicator Chartered or working towards CIWEM or similar Why apply This Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant position offers a salary of 60,000 - 75,000 alongside structured CPD, professional fee support and genuine progression. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Bid Writer North West Near Runcorn Civil Engineering Are you a talented writer who can turn technical information into compelling, winning content? We're partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing civil engineering contractor that is investing heavily in its future and expanding its presence in the North West. As part of this growth, they're looking for a creative and commercially-minded Bid Writer to join their brand-new office near Runcorn. This isn't a role for someone who simply completes tender documents. It's an opportunity for a skilled storyteller to shape how the business presents itself, influence bid strategy, and play a key role in securing major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. If you enjoy creating engaging content, developing winning messages, and making a genuine impact on business growth, this could be the perfect next step. What You'll Be Doing Producing high-quality, persuasive bid and tender submissions Turning technical information into engaging, easy-to-understand content Developing compelling win themes and bid strategies Working closely with senior leadership, operational teams and subject matter experts Enhancing the quality, consistency and visual presentation of submissions Creating case studies, presentations and supporting marketing materials Helping shape and develop the future bid function as the business continues to grow What We're Looking For Previous experience in bid writing, proposals, content creation or marketing Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure would be advantageous Exceptional writing, proofreading and communication skills A creative mindset with strong storytelling abilities A proactive approach and desire to make a real impact Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth where your ideas, creativity and input will be genuinely valued. You'll have the chance to: Play a key role in winning major civil engineering and infrastructure projects Help build and influence the bid function from the ground up Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business decisions Progress your career into Senior Bid Management, Business Development or Marketing leadership roles Join a supportive, collaborative team that actively encourages innovation and fresh thinking For ambitious bid professionals looking for more than just another bid writing role, this is an opportunity to make your mark within a growing and forward-thinking civil engineering business.

Bid Manager Location: Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Client One of the UK's leading specialists in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of bespoke performance doorsets and specialist joinery solutions. They have built a reputation for quality, innovation and long-term client relationships across healthcare, education, commercial, residential and public sector projects. As they continue to grow, they are looking for an experienced and driven Bid Manager to lead their tendering and bid submission process, helping to secure exciting new opportunities across the UK. The Role As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compelling and commercially competitive submissions. Working closely with estimating, operations, commercial and senior leadership teams, you will play a key role in driving business growth. Key Responsibilities Manage the complete bid lifecycle from opportunity identification through to submission. Review tender documentation and coordinate responses across multiple departments. Develop persuasive, high-quality written content tailored to client requirements. Lead bid planning meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines. Coordinate PQQs, ITTs, framework applications and negotiated tenders. Maintain and develop the company's bid library and supporting documentation. Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate and professionally presented. Analyse feedback from successful and unsuccessful bids to drive continuous improvement. Monitor upcoming opportunities across public and private sector procurement portals. Support the development of bid strategies that align with growth objectives. The Candidate Proven experience in a Bid Manager, Bid Writer or Proposals Manager role within construction, joinery, fit-out, doorsets or a related sector. Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering processes. Excellent written communication and presentation skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Commercially aware with strong attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office and tender management systems. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Desirable Experience within specialist joinery, fire doors, construction or fit-out sectors. Knowledge of NHS, education, housing association or public sector procurement. APMP qualification or equivalent bid management experience. The Package Competitive salary and benefits package. Career progression within a growing, family-run business. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunity to work on prestigious projects across the UK. Ongoing professional development and training. The chance to make a direct impact on the continued success of the company.

Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting STOP THE TRAFFIK in their search for a Development Manager to join their ambitious and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong relationship-led fundraiser and excellent proposal writer to play a key role in growing income for an internationally recognised organisation working to prevent human trafficking and exploitation across the world. The role will play a significant part in leading trust and foundation fundraising activity, while also helping to grow corporate partnerships and wider supporter engagement initiatives. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape and deliver an exciting pipeline of funding opportunities and partnerships, while managing one direct report within the team. STOP THE TRAFFIK has built a genuinely supportive and values-driven culture, with a highly collaborative team environment, flexible working arrangements, and shared team targets that create a real sense of collective achievement. Key areas of the role include: Leading on high-quality trust and foundation applications and reports Building and managing a pipeline of prospective funders and partners Supporting the development of new corporate partnerships Managing and stewarding relationships with donors and supporters Line management responsibility for one team member The successful candidate will have: Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising and strong application writing skills Experience managing fundraising pipelines and deadlines Confidence building relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders An interest in social justice, prevention work, and creating long-term impact This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting stage of development, where your work will have genuine influence and visibility across the organisation. London / Hybrid 2 days per week in the office Salary: £37,000 £41,500 Full-time Permanent Flexible working available Closing date: Monday 15th June First stage interviews: Virtual interviews on 22nd June Final stage interviews: In person at the London office on 29th June As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Bridging Finance Underwriter Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus Location: Altrincham Office Based: Monday to Friday Bridging Finance Underwriter Are you an experienced Bridging Finance Underwriter looking for more autonomy, greater exposure to complex cases and the opportunity to work closely with brokers from application through to completion? We're working with an established specialist lender seeking a Bridging Finance Underwriter to join their growing underwriting team in Altrincham. This is an excellent opportunity for an underwriter who enjoys assessing deals, making lending decisions and working in a fast-paced environment where no two cases are the same. The Role As a Bridging Finance Underwriter , you will be responsible for managing loan applications from initial assessment through to credit approval and completion. Working closely with brokers, valuers, solicitors and internal stakeholders, you'll assess the strength of each proposal, identify risks and structure deals that meet both customer needs and lending policy. Key Responsibilities Underwrite bridging finance applications from initial review through to completion. Assess borrower suitability, exit strategies, security properties and overall deal viability. Analyse credit reports, valuations, bank statements and supporting documentation. Structure lending proposals and make informed lending recommendations. Liaise directly with brokers to discuss cases and obtain additional information where required. Work closely with solicitors, valuers and third parties to progress applications efficiently. Ensure all lending decisions are compliant with company policy and regulatory requirements. Identify and escalate higher-risk cases where appropriate. Maintain accurate records and case notes throughout the underwriting process. Support the business in delivering excellent service levels and turnaround times. About You To be considered for this Bridging Finance Underwriter position, you'll ideally have: Experience underwriting bridging finance cases. A strong understanding of property-backed lending. Experience assessing complex transactions and exit strategies. The ability to analyse financial information and identify key lending risks. Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with brokers and introducers. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. A commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and opportunity. Candidates with experience as a: Bridging Finance Underwriter Senior Underwriter Mortgage Underwriter Property Finance Underwriter Specialist Lending Underwriter Development Finance Underwriter will all be considered. What's On Offer? Salary up to £55,000 Performance-related bonus Career progression opportunities Exposure to a wide variety of lending scenarios Supportive and collaborative team environment Growing specialist lender with ambitious plans Modern offices in Altrincham About the Company Our client is a well-established specialist property lender with a strong reputation for service, speed and common-sense underwriting. With a growing loan book and ambitious plans for the future, they offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bridging Finance Underwriter to join a successful team and play a key role in the next stage of their growth.

Management Consultant / Bid Writer (Hospitality & Food Strategy) Location: Hastings (office-based initially) Salary: excellent, depending on experience Hours: Monday Friday, 8.30am 5.30pm The Opportunity An ambitious and fast-growing international hospitality consultancy is expanding its team and looking for a commercially minded, data-driven Management Consultant to join them at an exciting stage of growth. This is not an operator role. It s a true consultancy position focused on analysis, insight, strategic thinking and influencing decision-making at senior level. You ll be joining a business with an established global client base, strong leadership, and clear growth plans. The role will evolve as the company grows offering real progression and increasing responsibility over time. What You ll Be Doing This is a data-led consulting role with exposure to both UK and international clients. Your work will typically involve: Analysing operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Taking a big picture view of a client s food service operation, then drilling down into the detail to uncover practical solutions Supporting and leading elements of bid and proposal writing for public and private sector opportunities Producing clear, persuasive reports and presentations that enable informed decision-making Supporting procurement tenders and outsourcing reviews Conducting site visits and operational audits Contributing to business development activity and strategic growth You ll work closely with senior leadership and be given meaningful responsibility early on. About You We re looking for someone with 2 3 years experience in management consultancy, commercial analysis, bid write or a similar strategy-focused environment. You ll likely have: A strong academic background (degree educated, ideally in Business, Hospitality, Economics or similar) Experience in a consultancy, advisory, or highly analytical commercial role Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex datasets The ability to interpret data and translate it into clear, commercially sound recommendations Excellent written communication skills (proposal/report writing experience would be advantageous) A genuine interest in food, catering or hospitality being a self-confessed foodie would absolutely fit Hospitality operational experience alone won t be enough we re specifically looking for someone with consultancy DNA: structured thinking, commercial curiosity, and analytical rigour. Working Arrangement The role is office-based in Hastings initially. To fully understand the business, clients and methodology, you ll be expected to be office-based for the first 3 6 months. There is potential for a more hybrid arrangement longer term as the role develops. National and occasional international travel may be required. Why This Role? Join a consultancy in growth mode Work directly with senior leaders and global clients Build real consulting experience early in your career Be part of shaping the next stage of the business This is ideal for someone early in their consultancy career who wants genuine exposure, autonomy, and progression rather than being one small part of a large corporate machine.

Imaginative Bid Writer & Bid Manager Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits Location: Northern Home Counties / East Midlands (Hybrid Working Available) Most bids fail because they all sound the same. This role exists to change that. Imaginative Bid Writer & Bid Manager - This is not a standard Bid role This is an opportunity for a senior Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Proposals Manager or Head of Bids to take full ownership of how a growing business wins work. You will not be managing a process. You will be improving it. The Opportunity A growing, privately owned contract-led operational business operating across property services, social housing, repairs and maintenance, refurbishment, facilities services, and related outsourced operational environments is looking to appoint an Imaginative Bid Writer & Bid Manager to strengthen its work-winning capability. The business has built a strong reputation for delivery and is now entering a new phase of growth, supported by a strengthened senior leadership team. The focus now is on improving the quality, consistency, differentiation, and impact of bids. This role sits at the centre of that. What You Will Be Doing This is a hands-on, high-impact Bid Writing and Bid Management role where you will take full ownership of the bid process from start to finish. More importantly, you will improve how bids are done across the business. You will: Work directly with operational leaders, commercial teams, and senior stakeholders Extract real delivery insight, KPIs, case studies, and evidence Write and structure high-quality, compelling bid responses Develop win themes and differentiate submissions from competitors Improve how information is captured, stored, and reused Build consistency without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy Contribute to the overall commercial positioning of the business You will be expected to go into the business and extract what others miss, turn operational reality into compelling, differentiated bids, challenge inputs that are not strong enough, deliver high-quality submissions under pressure, and improve how the business approaches bidding, not just execute it. This is not about answering questions. It is about building submissions that win work. What Makes This Role Different Most Bid Manager or Bid Writer roles are process-led. This one is not. There is no interest in template-driven, corporate bidding approaches. You will not be sitting behind a system waiting for input. Instead, you will: Speak directly to the people delivering contracts Ask the right questions Challenge where necessary Build responses from real information You will also identify gaps in how the business presents itself and help improve that. Most bid roles are process-driven and sit within established teams. This one does not. You will be given ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape how a business wins work, working directly with senior leadership in a fast-moving environment. What Good Looks Like You do not just write strong bids. You identify things the business is doing that are not being captured, turn fragmented information into clear, structured responses, make bids stand out without overcomplicating them, and improve win rates over time. What We Are Looking For This role will suit a Senior Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Bid Lead, Head of Bids or Proposals Manager who wants more ownership and impact. You will: Have experience in bid management, bid writing, proposals or work-winning Be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment Be able to work with limited or unstructured information Have strong written communication and storytelling ability Be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and operational teams Be proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused Your experience may have been gained within sectors such as: Public sector outsourcing Social housing Property services Repairs and maintenance contractors Facilities management (particularly reactive or operationally intensive environments) Utilities or infrastructure services Construction and refurbishment Multi-site operational service businesses Contract-led operational environments Outsourced facilities or field service operations Other transferable experience will also be considered where candidates can demonstrate strong work-winning capability, operational understanding, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality bid writing expertise. AI, Tools and Approach You will be expected to use tools such as AI (including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or similar) to improve efficiency and output quality. However, this is not about producing generic responses. The focus is on: Quality of thinking Clarity of communication Tailored, relevant submissions The expectation is that you use these tools intelligently to enhance output, iterate and refine responses, and continuously improve quality rather than relying on first-pass outputs. The Environment This is a growing SME environment, not a corporate structure. The culture is: Fast-paced Delivery-focused Commercially driven Accountable You will have direct exposure to senior leadership and a visible impact on how the business wins work. This is a senior-level appointment, reflected in both responsibility and package. Salary & Benefits 100,000 - 120,000 (DOE) basic salary Performance-related bonus Hybrid working This Role Will Not Suit You If You rely heavily on templates or rigid bid processes You prefer coordinating input rather than owning outcomes You need complete or highly structured information before you can start You are not comfortable challenging senior stakeholders Why Apply This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Bid Manager / Head of Bids role within a growing business where you can: Take full ownership of bids Improve how the business wins work Work directly with senior stakeholders Shape a function rather than fit into one Apply Now If you are an experienced Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Proposals Manager or Head of Bids looking for a role with genuine ownership and impact, apply now.

Imaginative Bid Writer & Bid Manager Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits Location: Northern Home Counties / East Midlands (Hybrid Working Available) Most bids fail because they all sound the same. This role exists to change that. Imaginative Bid Writer & Bid Manager - This is not a standard Bid role This is an opportunity for a senior Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Proposals Manager or Head of Bids to take full ownership of how a growing business wins work. You will not be managing a process. You will be improving it. The Opportunity A growing, privately owned contract-led operational business operating across property services, social housing, repairs and maintenance, refurbishment, facilities services, and related outsourced operational environments is looking to appoint an Imaginative Bid Writer & Bid Manager to strengthen its work-winning capability. The business has built a strong reputation for delivery and is now entering a new phase of growth, supported by a strengthened senior leadership team. The focus now is on improving the quality, consistency, differentiation, and impact of bids. This role sits at the centre of that. What You Will Be Doing This is a hands-on, high-impact Bid Writing and Bid Management role where you will take full ownership of the bid process from start to finish. More importantly, you will improve how bids are done across the business. You will: Work directly with operational leaders, commercial teams, and senior stakeholders Extract real delivery insight, KPIs, case studies, and evidence Write and structure high-quality, compelling bid responses Develop win themes and differentiate submissions from competitors Improve how information is captured, stored, and reused Build consistency without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy Contribute to the overall commercial positioning of the business You will be expected to go into the business and extract what others miss, turn operational reality into compelling, differentiated bids, challenge inputs that are not strong enough, deliver high-quality submissions under pressure, and improve how the business approaches bidding, not just execute it. This is not about answering questions. It is about building submissions that win work. What Makes This Role Different Most Bid Manager or Bid Writer roles are process-led. This one is not. There is no interest in template-driven, corporate bidding approaches. You will not be sitting behind a system waiting for input. Instead, you will: Speak directly to the people delivering contracts Ask the right questions Challenge where necessary Build responses from real information You will also identify gaps in how the business presents itself and help improve that. Most bid roles are process-driven and sit within established teams. This one does not. You will be given ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape how a business wins work, working directly with senior leadership in a fast-moving environment. What Good Looks Like You do not just write strong bids. You identify things the business is doing that are not being captured, turn fragmented information into clear, structured responses, make bids stand out without overcomplicating them, and improve win rates over time. What We Are Looking For This role will suit a Senior Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Bid Lead, Head of Bids or Proposals Manager who wants more ownership and impact. You will: Have experience in bid management, bid writing, proposals or work-winning Be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment Be able to work with limited or unstructured information Have strong written communication and storytelling ability Be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and operational teams Be proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused Your experience may have been gained within sectors such as: Public sector outsourcing Social housing Property services Repairs and maintenance contractors Facilities management (particularly reactive or operationally intensive environments) Utilities or infrastructure services Construction and refurbishment Multi-site operational service businesses Contract-led operational environments Outsourced facilities or field service operations Other transferable experience will also be considered where candidates can demonstrate strong work-winning capability, operational understanding, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality bid writing expertise. AI, Tools and Approach You will be expected to use tools such as AI (including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or similar) to improve efficiency and output quality. However, this is not about producing generic responses. The focus is on: Quality of thinking Clarity of communication Tailored, relevant submissions The expectation is that you use these tools intelligently to enhance output, iterate and refine responses, and continuously improve quality rather than relying on first-pass outputs. The Environment This is a growing SME environment, not a corporate structure. The culture is: Fast-paced Delivery-focused Commercially driven Accountable You will have direct exposure to senior leadership and a visible impact on how the business wins work. This is a senior-level appointment, reflected in both responsibility and package. Salary & Benefits 100,000 - 120,000 (DOE) basic salary Performance-related bonus Hybrid working This Role Will Not Suit You If You rely heavily on templates or rigid bid processes You prefer coordinating input rather than owning outcomes You need complete or highly structured information before you can start You are not comfortable challenging senior stakeholders Why Apply This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Bid Manager / Head of Bids role within a growing business where you can: Take full ownership of bids Improve how the business wins work Work directly with senior stakeholders Shape a function rather than fit into one Apply Now If you are an experienced Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Proposals Manager or Head of Bids looking for a role with genuine ownership and impact, apply now.

Role: Senior Bid Writer Location: Home based Salary: up to 55k plus benefits (listed below) Our clients mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather. They are currently seeking a Senior Bid Writer who shares our commitment to quality, service, and environmental improvement. Senior Bid Writer Overview: Working on every element of the bid writing process, we require someone with the ability to produce bespoke, high quality PQQ and tender submissions that meet customer's needs and aspirations and who can demonstrate strong project management abilities. The successful candidate will have experience producing timely bid submissions that sell the business, specialising in the Local Authority Social Housing market. Senior Bid Writer Duties & responsibilities: Responsible for submissions, PQQs and tenders Ability to develop benefits-based proposals that articulate true customer value Project management of the bid process, agreeing strategy with sector teams, ensuring adequate resources to complete submission Managing resources throughout the process, ensuring all content is in place, and for the quality of final output subject to approval and including client engagement Creation of high quality PQQ and bid documents, writing and editing content and document production Contribution to development and implementation of the Bid Improvement Plan Senior Bid Writer Skills and experience: Exemplary creative writing skill/style and knowledge of application within a bid environment Knowledge of energy/construction/maintenance/building/environment and/or sectors Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms Exemplary creative writing skills Computer literacy including Microsoft Office programs essential. Adobe Creative Suite experience strongly desirable What they Offer: Fully negotiable salary in the region of 45,000 to 55,000 per annum 37.5 hours hours per week (Monday to Friday) Company pension scheme and life assurance 32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays, Christmas/New Year Closure!) Employee assistance programme with 24 hours telephone and online access Generous recommend a friend scheme. Company Legends scheme, with a reward for the ultimate legend! Employee engagement events to bring together colleagues and families. Access to flexible benefits scheme (including bike to work scheme, healthcare cash plan). 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 (phone number removed). 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.