Bid Writer

Talk Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building contractor is seeking a Bid Writer to create high-quality proposals for public and private sector projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in bid writing within the construction sector, exceptional writing skills, and be adaptable to changing project requirements. Competitive salary and benefits are offered along with the chance to be part of a close-knit team.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or similar role in construction.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-writing skills.
• Industry specific knowledge of bid writing.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality winning proposal documents.
• Manage the submissions process as required.
• Contribute to the bid team during tender projects.

Skills

High-quality writing skills

Copy-writing skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Adaptability

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Bid Writer – Building / Construction - Derbyshire

Why join this company? Opportunity to join a reputable regional building contractor with a longstanding history. Working as part of a close-knit team on a range of public and private sector projects.

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

• 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 experience with subcontractors and consultancies will be considered.
• Ideally previously work on building / construction sector projects, civils or housing sector project experience.
• 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 sector or similar.
• 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

Remuneration

The successful Bid Writer will receive: Competitive Basic (dependent on experience) plus company benefits

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.