Bid Writer

Talk Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and civil engineering industry is seeking a Bid Writer to join their team. The role involves writing high-quality proposals for multi-million pound construction projects, ensuring submissions meet high standards, while enjoying excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression. This position offers flexible working from either Bristol or Solihull with some remote work included.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bid Writer or similar roles in the construction industry.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Degree in a subject focused on writing.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality winning proposals and manage submissions.
• Contribute to the bid team and develop strategic themes.
• Proofread materials and ensure high-quality submissions are made.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Copy-writing

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Bid Writer – Building / Construction

(SOLIHULL or BRISTOL / REMOTE WORKING)

Why join this company???

Reputation!
This company have one of the best reputations in the construction and civil engineering industry, a highly recognisedbrand and will give you the chance to work on multi-million pound construction projects including Education, Healthcare, MOD, MOJ, Student Accommodation and Commercial.

Excellent Work Life Balance / Fantastic Company Benefits!

This company also provide excellent company benefits including car / allowance, very good pension schemeand also one of the best holiday allowance schemes in the industry.

Career Progression!
As a growing business there is plenty of opportunity for career progression.

Training!
This business is also well known for investing in the development of their staff. Working in a friendly team environment, with a relaxed and personable management structure they know how to get the best out of their staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Writing high-quality winning proposal documents, including producing, coordinating and editing written content
• Managing the submissions process if required
• Contributing to the bid team at key stages of individual tender projects, gathering technical information from internal departments in order to compile and ensure a high quality bespoke solution is offered to the client
• Actively participating in story boarding and development of strategic themes
• Ensuring all proposals are prepared in line with tender programme requirements
• Ensuring submissions are produced are to the highest quality and aligned with company bid management standards
• Responsible for proof reading material and providing technical and commercial writing skills
• Assisting with development of bespoke proposals, best practice information, technique guides, template answers and style sheets
• Building and developing relationships with a variety of business sector teams

Requirements:

To be considered for this Bid Writer vacancy you will likely have the following attributes:

- You Strive for High Quality and take pride in your work.
- Previous employment as a Bid Writer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Proposals Engineer, Submissions Manager, Tender Writer, Bid Author or Bid Coordinator.
- Ideally Previous Main Contractor employment, alternatively candidates with previous employer with Subcontractors and Consultancies will also be considered.

- Ideally previously work on highways / civils sector experience, building / construction project experience may also be considered.

- Preferably degree qualified in a subject with a high focus on creating high quality written work

- Industry specific knowledge of Bid Writing within the Construction market

- Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-writing skills

- Excellent English language (vocabulary), grammar and communication skills

- Adaptable to deal with changing project requirements and deadlines

- Familiarity with Microsoft and other desktop publishing software packages

- A naturally inquisitive nature to challenge ideas and provide new innovative solutions

Location:

Opportunity to work out of eithertheir Bristol or Solihull offices, along with some remote working included.

Remuneration:

The successful Bid Writer will receive:

*CompetitiveBasic (Dependent on experience)
*Car or Car Allowance
*Pension
*Healthcare

*28 days holiday + banks + option to buy 3 extra days

*Additional company benefits.

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

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