Bid Writer

Barclay Meade; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and highways sector is seeking a dedicated Bid Writer in Basingstoke. The role involves writing and collating material for tenders, ensuring high-quality proposals that contribute to significant projects. The position offers smart working options and a range of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about bid writing.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a work winning/tendering environment.
• Knowledge of proposal writing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Gather and write material for pre-qualification and tender submissions.
• Produce bespoke material for business development activities.
• Research and write supporting information for proposals.

Skills

Written English

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the construction and highways sector, is seeking a dedicated Bid Writer to join their team in Basingstoke on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, collate, and write material for pre-qualification and tender submissions
• Work to a programme of deliverables to meet tender requirements, including organising and attending workshops to support development of the storyboard, first draft and final draft responses
• Capture and support development of bid win themes from tender strategy meetings and workshops
• Write specific responses to questions in a PQQ or tender
• Keep up to date with project-specific case studies and value reports
• Produce bespoke material to support business development and account management activities
• Research and write supporting information for use in proposals, including case studies, CVs, project best practice and project innovations

Job Requirements:

• An excellent standard of written English, with strong verbal communication skills
• Experience in a work winning/tendering environment
• Knowledge and experience of the techniques and methods of proposal writing
• Proficient knowledge of Word and other Microsoft Office software
• Attention to detail and the ability to see tasks through to completion
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with subject matter experts outside of the core team
• A self-starter who can manage their own time and proactively seek and execute activities that add value

Benefits:

• Smart working, offering flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

If you have a passion for delivering outstanding bid proposals and are keen to contribute to significant construction and highways projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Basingstoke.