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Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.\nThe Opportunity\nYou will manage the development of high-quality bids, tenders, framework submissions and client proposals, working closely with Client Relationship Directors, Growth Directors, operational leaders and subject matter experts across the business.\nThe successful candidate will combine exceptional bid management and bid writing expertise with strong commercial awareness, helping us identify the right opportunities, improve bid quality and increase conversion rates.\nThis role goes beyond coordinating submissions. 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