Bid Writer

Howells Solutions Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Stockport seeks a Bid Writer to create high-quality proposals for M&E projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least two years of bid writing experience. Responsibilities include translating technical information into clear proposals and coordinating with clients to optimize submissions. The position offers a competitive salary, company pension, and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Optional EV Salary sacrifice scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Positive, encouraging and inclusive company culture

Responsibilities

• Creation of high-quality, compelling proposal material.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with clients for proposal submissions.
• Translate technical information into a clear written proposal.
• Clearly communicate the benefits of the tender response.
• Produce case studies and gather submission evidence.
• Maintain the bid library and collate high scoring bids.
• Use CRM data for opportunity navigation in bids.
• Maintain the bid pipeline and reporting process.
• Support the Sales Team in proposal submissions.
• Promote customer excellence in the bid process.
• Secure feedback for unsuccessful bids for improvement.
• Overall bid coordination with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent written English

Detailed knowledge and experience of bid writing

Communication and motivational skills

Management and team-working skills

Creativity

Computer literacy including Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite experience

Ability to work fast and accurately

Interpersonal Skills

Diplomatic and assertive

Calm under pressure

Eye for corporate layout and presentation style

Proactive and self-motivated

Enthusiastic and energetic

Conscientious and attention to detail

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Position: Bid Writer (M&E) • Location: Stockport • Salary: £Neg plus package

Company overview

Howells is working with a reputable Energy company that delivers renewable & heating solutions within the public sector & for major private sector clients. The Group has over 3,000 colleagues and revenue of over £340m.

Our client is a turnkey decarbonisation, energy generation and consumption reduction specialist. Their value proposition delivers reduced operational costs, substantial progress toward achieving Net Zero Carbon, energy resilience and security to large scale end user clients. These clients own & operate large scale, multi-site facilities across commercial, industrial, Leisure & large-scale agriculture sectors.

Bid Writer responsibilities

• Creation of high quality, compelling proposal material (text & graphics) and document production maintaining consistency of style, brand and tone
• Co-ordinate and liaise with clients and internal teams to support the development of and writing bespoke, high quality PQQ and ITT submissions to secure opportunities by demonstrating a clear understanding of client requirements and maximising submission scores
• Translate technical information into a written proposal that is clear and can be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences
• Clearly communicate the key benefits of our tender response through the development of compelling proposals and presentations
• Produce case studies and gather additional evidence that supports submissions
• Maintain the bid library and collate high scoring bid responses to support future submissions
• Use CRM data to make informed & strategic decisions around opportunity navigation and achieving success
• Maintain the bid pipeline and reporting process in conjunction with Bid Team colleagues
• Support the Sales Team in the preparation of negotiated proposal submissions
• Promote a drive for customer excellence across the virtual team and embed same into all stages of bid process
• Secure detailed feedback for unsuccessful opportunities to ensure iterative learning & improvement of submissions
• Overall bid coordination with internal & external stakeholder management (with the support of the Commercial Director)
• Ad hoc duties as required

Bid Writer qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (essential)
• Renewable Energy and/or sustainability background (desirable)
• APMP member/accredited member (desirable)

Bid Writer required skills

• Excellent written English
• Detailed knowledge and experience of bid writing
• Communication and motivational skills
• Management and team-working skills
• Creativity
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office programs essential. Adobe Creative Suite experience strongly desirable
• Ability to work fast and accurately
• Interpersonal Skills
• Diplomatic and assertive
• Good communication and motivational skills
• Confident
• Intelligent
• Calm under pressure
• Eye for corporate layout and presentation style
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Flexible
• Conscientious and attention to detail

Bid Writer required experience

• At least 2 years' experience of operating within an M&E bid writing role (essential)
• Proven, successful bid-writing experience from within both the public and private sectors (essential)
• Strong organisational and time-management skills (essential)
• Sound business acumen (essential)
• Thorough understanding of the bid process (essential)
• Experience of proposals, bids and tender writing within a fast-paced office environment (essential)
• Knowledge of the energy/environmental and/or construction sectors (desirable)
• Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms
• Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook and clear focus on client satisfaction
• Reliable, accountable & genuine team player
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise well when working on multiple projects concurrently
• Strong attention to detail, accurate and methodical in work to overcome challenges and see projects through to completion
• Excellent computer skills with advanced MS Word and a strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint (all essential), knowledge of InDesign an added benefit
• Ability to build relationships and a good rapport with clients to generate confidence

Additional requirements

• Disclosure Check/DBS
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

What’s on offer

• Base salary £ (dependent on experience)
• Optional EV Salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Positive, encouraging and inclusive company culture

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies