Hazel Bennett
About Hazel Bennett
Hazel Bennett is a Work Winning Manager at Arup with extensive experience in bid writing and proposals management, having previously worked at Balfour Beatty plc and other firms in London.
Current Role at Arup
Hazel Bennett currently holds the position of Work Winning Manager at Arup. She has been in this role since 2020, utilizing her skills in proposal management and document quality to support the company's projects in London. Hazel's responsibilities include collaborating with technical teams to develop persuasive bid documents and translating complex technical ideas into customer-focused benefits.
Previous Experience at Balfour Beatty
Hazel Bennett has extensive experience with Balfour Beatty plc. She served as Proposals Manager in the Major Projects division from 2017 to 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Prior to that, she worked as a Proposals Writer from 2015 to 2017 for the same company, providing high-quality bid documents by collaborating with subject matter experts and ensuring grammatical correctness.
Experience as Bid Writer
Hazel Bennett's career as a Bid Writer includes positions at BBV in 2016, BMB JV from 2013 to 2014, and BAM Nuttall Ltd from 2011 to 2015. Her role involved drafting and refining bid documents, resolving formatting issues, and ensuring factual consistency across various proposals. Her experience in these positions enabled her to hone her ability to create customer-focused and compelling bids.
Educational Background
Hazel Bennett completed her education at the University of Cambridge, where she attained a Master of Arts (MA) in 2015 and a Bachelor's degree in English from 2008 to 2011. Before attending university, she studied at Farnborough Sixth Form College from 2006 to 2008. Her academic background has provided her with strong analytical and writing skills, which she leverages in her professional roles.
Skills in Document Quality and Presentation
Hazel Bennett is adept at enhancing the quality of bid documents through her ability to translate technical ideas into customer-focused language. She collaborates with technical teams and subject specialists to produce persuasive and easy-to-navigate documents. Her expertise includes editing and reworking documents to ensure grammatical correctness and factual consistency, as well as advising on document templates and resolving formatting issues.