Junior Bid Writer/Bid Writer

PiLON Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Junior Bid Writer to join their team in Bracknell. The role involves crafting high-quality bid responses, ensuring timely submissions, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates have persuasive writing experience, strong communication skills, and are detail-oriented. The company offers 23 days of holiday and supports personal development.

Benefits

23 days of holiday

Up to £2,000 reward for referrals

Annual training budget

Qualifications

• Experience in tenders and proposals or persuasive writing.
• Strong ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing skills and a strong command of English.

Responsibilities

• Craft high-quality responses for PQQs and tenders.
• Ensure timely production of bid documentation.
• Enhance bid library content and create new case studies.

Skills

Persuasive writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Details

Salary Range: £29,000 to £34,000/depending on experience

Location: Bracknell, Hemel Hempstead or Swanley

Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

We are on the lookout for an ambitious, enthusiastic and energetic Junior Bid Writer or Bid Writer to join our hard-working and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee or a junior bid writer looking to progress to the next level in their career. We are also open to someone with a degree or experience in an area where excellent writing skills are essential.

Are you a journalism graduate or established in your role as part of a wider bidding function? This could be the perfect role for you. We’ll provide you with excellent development and growth prospects, a supportive and experienced team and lots of fun times along the way.

You will be part of a four-member bids department team, assisting our Bid Writer in crafting and reviewing high-quality, compliant, and timely bid responses, while adhering to bid processes and submission deadlines.

Main objectives of the role

You will work both autonomously and alongside Finance, Operations and other teams to fulfil the requirements of the role. The Junior Bid Writer/Bid Writer will seek to identify, share, and support best practices in proposal development and bid processes, aiming to develop new and innovative ways to inspire and engage stakeholders, as well as enhance the quality of the team’s tender submissions and case studies. The ideal candidates will achieve all of this through:

• Crafting compelling and high-quality responses for PQQs and tenders to secure new business opportunities, in alignment with the strategic plan
• Ensuring the timely production of documentation for bid submissions in a busy, pressurised environment
• Enhancing existing content in the bid library and creating new case studies for upcoming projects, while also updating existing ones
• Upholding company brand standards, ensuring that all bids reflect the company values.
• Identifying added value opportunities to incorporate in bids
• Staying informed about customer expectations and emerging market trends to bring innovation, fresh thinking, and new ideas to the company's approach
• Providing support to the business development function as needed, in accordance with the business strategy

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience in tenders and proposals or a background in a field that involved persuasive and informative writing, along with some level of project management
• Strong ability to work under tight deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to collaborate across different functions
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, displaying a conscientious approach
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable
• Exceptional writing and written communication skills, with a strong command of English grammar, spelling, and vocabulary
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Desirable but not essential

• Construction industry experience and knowledge of the social housing sector are highly desirable
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Full, clean, UK driving license

Why work with us?

Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get at PiLON:

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
• Annual training budget, allowing you to focus on your personal and professional development, and more…

About us

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven and reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you\'ll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.