Bid Writer

OCS Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Bid Writer to manage the bid process end-to-end. You will prepare and submit high-quality tender documents, assist in presentations, and design professional folders using InDesign. The ideal candidate should have experience in a marketing or construction environment and possess strong organizational skills. Flexibility for UK & Ireland site locations required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a marketing or construction administration environment.
• Ability to create high-quality professional documents with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and develop good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tender documents on time with high standards.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and data sheets.
• Maintain updated reference libraries for PQQs and tenders.
• Design professional folder covers using InDesign for submissions.
• Coordinate company media with branding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Job description

The Role

Reporting to Pre-construction manager, as Bid Writer you will take a lead role within the pre-construction team, to professionally meet the requirements of each individual client managing the bid process end to end in a pressured deadline driven environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure all tender documents are prepared and submitted to a high standard, covering all the stated requirements and delivered on-time
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, organisation charts, data sheets of relevant project experience and project specific CVs for client presentations and tender submissions;
• Maintain an updated reference library of standard and non-standard answers for PQQs / Tenders;
• Maintain an updated standard company documents required for tender submissions e.g. company policies, insurances and financial information;
• Design folder covers, insert pages etc. using InDesign software for tender submissions to ensure they are presented in a professional manner;
• Assist the project management team with the creation of site logistics and construction management plans for planning submissions at client's request;
• Liaising with the project management teams to keep project and client information up to date;
• Assist with the coordination of company media and advertising material with company branding; and
• Any other duties as required by management.

Education/Experience

• Relevant experience in a similar role within a marketing or construction administration environment;
• Experience of working in a busy, deadline driven working environment;
• Experience of creating professional documentation to a very high standard with particular focus on accuracy and eye for detail;
• Ability to work well using initiative, being highly organised and multi-tasking as required;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, developing good working relationships with all company departments; and
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages;
• Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland.
• Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK.