Bid Writer

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Bid Writer to manage the bid process within the pre-construction team. The successful candidate will prepare and submit high-quality tender documents and assist in client presentations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a marketing or construction role with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and InDesign is necessary. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a marketing or construction administration role.
• Ability to produce professional documentation with high accuracy.
• IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tender documents on-time and to high standards.
• Assist with presentations and organization charts for submissions.
• Maintain reference library of standard answers for tenders.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Strong organization skills

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 update the reference library of standard and non-standard answers for PQQs / Tenders;
• Maintain an update 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