Bid Writer

David Leslie Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon, Greater London, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for preparing persuasive bid submissions for electrical projects, collaborating closely with directors and technical teams. With over 50 years in the business, this company offers a supportive and rewarding environment, along with genuine career progression opportunities. The position includes a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making an impact in the electrical contracting field.

Benefits

Company Vehicle or Car Allowance

Travel Expenses

Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension Options

Company Events

Phone and Laptop

24 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer with a strong portfolio of successful bids.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams to create compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

• Identify leads and tendering opportunities through existing platforms.
• Draft and submit high-quality bids and proposals aligned with client specifications.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and maintain a bid library.

Skills

Bid Writing

Collaboration

Technical Writing

Cost Estimation

Education

Experience in Electrical Sector

Experience in Building Services Sector

Job description

Bid Writer
Based in East London, the company is a very successful and highly-respected Electrical contractor providing Electrical & Security Services, delivering high-quality solutions to a wide range of clients, including commercial, industrial, and public sector organisations, with typical project values ranging from £25k up to £1m.
Established more than 50 years ago, and with an annual turnover exceeding £10m, the business continues to grow and expand, providing electrical engineering, security systems, and maintenance services. As a result of continued growth, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Writer.
The Bid Writer will play a key role in preparing compelling bid submissions for electrical projects. The role involves collaborating closely with the commercial director, account manager, technical teams, estimators, and project managers to craft persuasive bids and ensure accurate cost estimations for competitive pricing.
You will need to be an experienced Bid Writer; experience working within the Electrical sector or Building Services sector would be advantageous but not essential.
Bid Writer - Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify potential leads and tendering opportunities via their existing platforms and frameworks.
2. Draft, review, and submit high-quality bids, PQQs, and proposals in line with client specifications.
3. Develop compelling content, including executive summaries, case studies, and technical responses.
4. Ensure compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and internal company policies.
5. Maintain and update a bid library with reusable content, templates, and project case studies.
6. Work closely with the directors, project managers, engineers, estimators, and sales teams to gather insights and refine bid content.

Salary and Benefits Package include:

1. Base salary: £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience.
2. Option of Hybrid Working (typically 2 days working from home and 3 days office based).
3. Company Vehicle or Car Allowance.
4. Travel expenses.
5. Bonus Scheme.
6. Private Healthcare.
7. Pension options.
8. Company events.
9. Phone and Laptop.
10. 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
11. Training and Development opportunities.

The company also provides a very enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding working environment, as well as genuine career progression opportunities.
If you would like to be considered for this position of Bid Writer, please apply online, or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd.