Bid Writer

Colas; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Bid Writer to join its Asset & Maintenance Solutions bid team. This role involves producing high-quality content for tender submissions and liaising with multiple teams to ensure effective collaboration. The position offers a hybrid working model, with a salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance Scheme (x4 basic salary)

25 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Discounts on various services through employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in producing and editing content for tenders.
• Familiarity with bid management processes in construction or civil engineering.
• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective bid writing services for prequalification and tender submissions.
• Liaise with colleagues in various departments to ensure effective collaboration.
• Support the Proposals Manager in improving bid management processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards within the business sectors.
• Deliver written responses consistently to high standards.

Skills

Bid writing services

Technical solutions

Client research

Document reviews

Collaboration with teams

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, or Humanities

Job description

The Bid Writer role sits within the Colas Asset & Maintenance Solutions bid team, producing high-quality and professionally written content for prequalification and tender submissions. This role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based in any of the following offices: Chester, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Warrington, or London.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective bid writing services and technical solutions for allocated opportunities.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues in Procurement, Commercial, Technical, Support Services, and the wider business.
• Support the Proposals Manager to maintain and improve bid management processes and to challenge existing practices.
• Demonstrate appropriate experience, training, and qualifications for the post.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of activities and standards within Colas' business sectors.
• Use bid writing resources to develop and complete written responses.
• Contribute to win themes and bidding strategies through client research, document reviews, and liaison with regional teams.
• Deliver written responses for prequalification and tender submissions to consistently high and compliant standards.
• Be involved in peer review responses, inputting to storyboarding sessions, attending bid solution meetings, and assisting with the preparation of presentations to the client.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Possess a degree or equivalent, preferably in English, Journalism, or Humanities, and be experienced in producing and editing written content for prequalification and tender submissions within the construction, civil engineering sectors, or related industries.
• Pay range and compensation package.
• The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £55,000. Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%. Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary. 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays. Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme. Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role). Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification. Ongoing personal/professional development. Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal.