Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment 

Job Title: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & TENDERING MANAGER – Residential Estate Agency

Location: London, SE1

Salary: OTE £70,000 per annum

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Reference: WR62765 

We are seeking a strategic and relationship-focused Business Development & Tendering Manager to drive public sector growth, lead tender submissions, and cultivate long-term client partnerships in the housing and construction sector.

Join a purpose-driven, collaborative team committed to creating ethical property partnerships. As Business Development & Tendering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing new opportunities through public sector frameworks and direct bids, while building strong, enduring relationships with housing associations, local authorities, and procurement networks.

This is a hands-on role with the scope to grow into a senior leadership position. 

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

• Identify new project opportunities via frameworks, portals, and procurement platforms
• Lead end-to-end preparation and submission of PQQs, ITTs, and tender documents
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure competitive, deliverable bids
• Maintain and update the bid library, including case studies and policies
• Support senior leaders in client meetings, events, and follow-up activities
• Organise briefings, site visits, and touchpoints to strengthen client relationships
• Track success rates and maintain detailed CRM records of stakeholders and opportunities
• Monitor housing policy and funding shifts to inform strategy and pipeline development 

What We're Looking For (Skills & Experience):

• Proven experience in public sector or construction tendering
• Strong understanding of frameworks, DPSs, and compliance processes
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written English and attention to detail
• Familiarity with procurement portals (e.g. Proactis, Delta, Jaggaer)
• Knowledge of affordable/social housing funding and policy
• Competency with CRM systems and basic document design tools 

What's In It For You?

• A key role in shaping our public sector growth strategy
• Direct involvement in relationship-building with decision-makers
• Flexible working options
• Career progression into senior or client-facing leadership roles
• Company pension scheme 

Ready to take the next step in your property career?

If you are interested in this Business Development & Tendering Manager role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting today, quoting reference: WR62765.

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• Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client’s job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. 

About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR62765 – Business Development & Tendering Manager