Bid Writer

TEAM; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in the water industry seeks a Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. The role involves developing win strategies, editing submissions, and supporting the bid team during various phases. Applicants should have exceptional writing skills and relevant industry experience. This position offers a competitive salary, strong financial benefits including bonuses and pensions, and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Join to contribute to excellence in tender submissions.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Generous time off

Extensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in bid writing.
• Skilled at interpreting tender documents.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the bid team during RFI, PQQ, and ITT phases.
• Reviewing tender documents and producing high-quality submissions.
• Writing and editing professional narratives that meet criteria.

Skills

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Strong communication and organisational abilities

Proficient in procurement platforms

Industry experience in plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water

Education

APMP qualification (desirable)

Tools

Achilles

Ariba

Jaggaer Bravo Solutions

AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

A market leader in providing rental and manufacturing solutions to the water industry is looking for a Bid Writer!

What’s in it for you?

A salary of £40,000 - £59,695 per annum

A bonus scheme

Strong financial benefits including company bonus scheme, pension contributions based on total earnings and life insurance

Generous time off with 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service

Extensive health and wellbeing support including private medical cover, Medicash scheme, EAP, mental health first aiders and 24-hour GP access

Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week on site / 2 days per week from home) alongside development opportunities, employee discounts and referral scheme

What you’ll be doing as Bid Writer :

• Collaborating with the bid team during RFI, PQQ, and ITT phases to develop win strategies and compelling themes.
• Reviewing tender documents and supporting the Tender Manager in producing high-quality submissions aligned with corporate growth strategies.
• Maintaining and updating a library of high-quality content, boilerplate responses, and tailored materials.
• Writing and editing professional, audience-focused narratives that meet scoring criteria and deliverables.
• Proofreading, editing, and quality-checking tender responses to ensure compliance and excellence.
• Managing timelines and deadlines throughout the bid process, participating in quality reviews as needed.

We’re looking for a Bid Writer with :

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities, with a proven track record in bid writing.
• Industry experience in plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water, or engineering sectors.
• Skilled at interpreting tender documents and identifying key criteria for success.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in procurement platforms (e.g., Achilles, Ariba, Jaggaer Bravo Solutions) and AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Desirable: APMP qualification.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Bid Writer to contribute to a growing, market-leading company.

Apply now to be part of a dynamic team delivering excellence in tender submissions!