Bid Writer

Seddon Construction Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

26 days holidays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Private health care

Professional development & training

Eye care vouchers

Occupational health

Employee assistance programme

Ministry of Fun

Flexible working

Seddon Smartspending discounts

Job summary

Seddon Construction - Housing Partnerships Midlands in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Bid Writer to join the team. You will lead the writing and coordination of bid submissions, ensuring high-quality responses and timely delivery for tenders and PQQs.

The role covers development of technical and non-technical quality responses, production of expressions of interest, visuals, and maintaining bid libraries and case studies. Strong MS Office and InDesign skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience of writing and submitting successful tenders in retrofit/refurbishment markets.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to write and coordinate bids.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and prioritise.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to a high standard.
• Adobe InDesign and CRM experience are desirable.
• Full membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the writing and overall coordination of bid submissions.
• Manage the delivery of quality documentation for bid submissions in line with tender deadlines.
• Develop and write technical and non-technical quality responses.
• Produce Expressions of Interest, approved lists and PQQs.
• Submit tender documents and add to the bid library.
• Produce graphics for submissions including charts and tables.
• Drive knowledge management for submissions.
• Capture feedback to enable continuous improvement.
• Monitor tender portals and communications for opportunities.
• Record, populate and use a bid library of previous answers.
• Maintain up-to-date case studies for Seddon Housing Partnerships.
• Keep and maintain the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop collateral and assist with admin duties.
• Support Business Development with production of visual material.

Skills

Bid writing

Time management

Organisational skills

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

CRM experience

Education

Professional body membership

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Department / Housing Partnerships Midlands

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Bid Writer to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands.

The purpose of the role is to produce winning bid submissions, create professional, high-standard quality documentation for tender submissions, as part of the overall win work strategy.

Competitive Salary / Competitive Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)

What you’ll do:

• Lead the writing and overall co-ordination of bid submissions
• Manage the delivery of the quality documentation for bid submissions in line with relevant tender deadlines
• Develop and write technical & non-technical quality responses
• Production and formatting of Expression of Interests, approved lists & PQQ’s
• Submit tender documents and add to the bid library
• Production of graphics for submissions including charts and tables
• Drive technical knowledge management for submissions
• Ensure capturing of feedback to achieve continuous improvement
• Monitor tender portals / shared mailboxes for new tender opportunities and communication around existing
• Recording, populating, and using a bid library of previous answers
• Keep an up-to-date record of case studies for Seddon Housing Partnerships
• Keep and maintain the CRM software
• Work with the marketing team to develop marketing collateral and other administration duties as required
• Support the Business development function with the production of visual material

Have you got what it takes:

• Experience of writing and submitting successful tenders in the retrofit and refurbishment market
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative to write and coordinate bids
• Succinct time management and organisation skills
• Ability to handle pressure and prioritise
• Ability to use Microsoft Office to a high standard
• Experience of Adobe InDesign and CRM relationship manager (desirable)
• Full membership of relevant professional body (desirable)

Location

Birmingham - Office Based

Department

Housing Partnerships Midlands

Company

4 - Seddon Construction - Housing Partnerships