Bid Writer

Low Carbon Recruitment Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Bid Writer based in Truro to secure new contracts. The role involves preparing bids, collaborating with teams, and crafting persuasive documents. The ideal candidate has proven bid writing experience in construction or similar fields and possesses excellent communication skills. Salary up to £80,000 and benefits include 33 days holiday and a pension.

Benefits

33 days Holiday

Pension

Laptop

Phone

Company Events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing, ideally in construction or similar industries.
• Familiarity with the bid/tender process.

Responsibilities

• Identify winning bid themes and write pre-qualification questionnaires.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information for bids.
• Create well-structured, persuasive bid documents.
• Ensure timely completion of bids.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Document management skills

Job description

Bid Writer

Salary: Up to £80,000

Location: Truro

Benefits: 33 days Holiday, Pension, Laptop, Phone, Company Events

Position Overview

As a Bid Writer, you'll play a pivotal role in securing new contracts for their organisation. Your ability to articulate our strengths, address client requirements, and present compelling proposals will directly impact their success. This position requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for winning bids.

Responsibilities

Bid Preparation

• Identify winning bid themes, strategies, and actions.
• Write and produce answers for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and invitation to tender (ITT) submissions.
• Standardize tender bid submissions, ensuring adherence to the tender process.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the pre-construction team to gather relevant information and insights for bid responses.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical teams, ensuring accurate representation of our capabilities.

Document Building and Presentation

• Take an innovative and creative approach to document creation.
• Pay exceptional attention to detail in all bid-related materials.
• Craft well-structured, persuasive bid documents.

Time Management

• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of bids.

Qualifications

Experience

• Proven experience in bid writing, ideally within the construction, maintenance, heating, renewables or similar industry.
• Familiarity with the bid/tender process.

Skills

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in organizing and managing bid-related documentation.

Attitude

• Professional and organised approach.
• Passion for driving positive environmental impact through building retrofits (if applicable)