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Bid Writer (Main Contractor) | £50,000 – £60,000 + package | Permanent | Essex

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

Essex

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading construction company in Essex is seeking a Bid Writer to manage bids and contribute to winning projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in bid management, strong technical knowledge, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

  • Experience in bid management and co-ordination at tender and construction stages.
  • Proven success in winning bids within the construction industry.
  • High-quality presentational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all bids within the department.
  • Lead the tender team at Bidders Conferences.
  • Manage final negotiations leading to Contract signing.

Skills

Excellent technical knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills
Programme awareness
Commercial awareness
Contractual awareness

Education

Relevant degree or membership of CIOB/ICE
Job description
Overview

Bid Writer (Main Contractor) | £50,000 – £60,000 + package | Permanent | Essex

I have a great opportunity for a Bid Writer to join an award-winning main contractor on a permanent basis, based from their offices near Hornchurch, Essex.

The company have been around for approximately 30 years, delivering a range of construction projects throughout London and the South East. They are very quality driven and innovative and have earned a reputation for consistently delivering a range of high quality projects, which has resulted in them winning a lot of repeat business from their clients.

They work in both the public and private sectors, carrying out both new build and refurbishment projects with Government Departments, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals and Charitable Trusts. They also carry out office fit out and refurbishment projects and heritage projects.

The company are looking for a Bid Writer that has excellent technical knowledge; a very good understanding of construction processes and the delivery side of projects, be able to understand drawings and talk with authority. The Bid Writer will need to be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of bidding regulations and sustainable codes and have an appreciation of sector guidance documents. You will have a good understanding of tender processes and possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as programme, commercial and contractual awareness to effectively manage the tender process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all bids within the department to ensure consistent content, message and presentation
  • Ensure all bids have a win strategy that is communicated to all team members and reflected in the submission
  • Manage specific bids from receipt of tender documentation to handover to the production team
  • Lead the tender team at Bidders Conferences, Mid-term interviews and post tender interviews as required
  • Develop a strategy for winning each individual bid. This should include, but not be limited to, quality, design development, innovation, supply chain, financial & legal response
  • Hold launch meetings & regular review meetings with the bid team to ensure that the bid is on course
  • Lead production of the bid document in both electronic and hard copy formats. Supervise administration & graphic design staff working on the document. Liaise with external printers & graphic designers as required
  • Manage final negotiations leading to Contract signing
Experience & Qualifications
  • Applicants will preferably possess a relevant degree and / or membership of a recognised construction body (CIOB, ICE)
  • Experience of bid management and bid co-ordination on traditional contract forms at tender and construction stages is essential
  • Proven success in winning bids/tenders, from within the Construction industry
  • Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation/communication skills
  • High quality presentational skills and ability to present to a varied audience including clients, design team supply chain and internally
  • Track record of successfully managing multiple bids

If you are a Bid Writer with the right experience and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob Apps on: 07733 529 573

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