Bid Writer

Robertson Group; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Stirling is seeking a Bid Writer to join their team. The role includes leading proposal submissions, identifying business opportunities, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates will have experience in proposal writing and strong IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Company Car or allowance

Private healthcare

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts at restaurants and cinemas

Qualifications

• Previous experience of proposal writing from a Facilities Management is preferred.
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of PQQ’s and also quality sections of tender submissions.
• Identify opportunities for regional businesses.
• Write, review, and edit quality bid responses.

Skills

Proposal writing

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Data manipulation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

Bid Writer

Location: Stirling, 3 days per week with 2 days home working

Contract - Full time Permanent

Benefits: Competitive annual salary, Company Car or allowance, private healthcare, and more.

Relationships. Results. Success. At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as a Bid Writer, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.

Your new role

What you'll do:

• Lead the completion of PQQ’s and also quality sections of tender submissions
• Identify opportunities for regional businesses by collating information from various portals
• Work closely with the other Bid Team members to meet submission deadlines, sharing information and best practice
• Write, review and edit quality bid responses within given timescales
• Contribute effectively towards maintaining a positive working environment and play a key part in the team environment
• To embrace learning opportunities to improve skills and continuously improve proposal quality
• To manage Constructionline and other databases

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience of proposal writing from a Facilities Management is preferred
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team
• Previous experience of data manipulation and data collation

Who we’re looking for:

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team, you’ll be committed to understanding the needs of our customers and work collaboratively towards our shared goals; get the best from teams and individuals, be confident in your decisions, and calm and quick to adjust to unexpected challenges; and help us make progress towards a sustainable future for ourselves and our communities.

What's in it for me

Working the Robertson Way

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means…

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time positions), a great pension and valuable life assurance. What’s more, you’ll also be able to make the most of a range of brilliant extras. These include our Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts at restaurants and cinemas with a Hapi Rewards, annual flu vaccine, and Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves.

Apply now

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.