Senior Bid Writer

Sureserve; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Bathgate is seeking a Senior Bid Writer. The role involves producing bespoke PQQ and tender submissions, managing projects, and developing benefits-based proposals. Ideal candidates possess strong creative writing skills and experience in the energy or construction sectors. A commitment to quality and service is essential, alongside a passion for improving community standards.

Benefits

Career stability

Pension scheme

32 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts through Flexible Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in producing timely bid submissions.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Familiarity with the Local Authority Social Housing market.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for submissions, PQQs, and tenders.
• Developing benefits-based proposals.
• Managing the bid process and resources.

Skills

Creative writing skills

Knowledge of energy/construction sectors

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Electronic tender platforms

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position: Senior Bid Writer

Base Location: Bathgate

Working Pattern: Permanent / Full Time / 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £37,000 to £45,000 per year

What we Offer:

• Career stability with a growing organisation.
• Pension scheme, Life assurance & access to flexible benefits scheme.
• 32 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hours telephone and online access
• Access to Flexible Benefits Scheme (including discount to retailers, bike to work scheme and many more).
• Plus, other benefits for you and your family.

About Sureserve Energy Services:

At Sureserve Energy Services UK, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. With a driven team of nearly 600 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather.

Our company is growing, and we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Bid Writer who shares our commitment to quality, service, and environmental improvement.

Working on every element of the bid writing process, we require someone with the ability to produce bespoke, high quality PQQ and tender submissions that meet customer’s needs and aspirations and who can demonstrate strong project management abilities.

The successful candidate will have experience producing timely bid submissions that sell the business, specialising in the Local Authority Social Housing market.

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for submissions, PQQs and tenders
• Developing benefits-based proposals that articulate true customer value.
• Project management of the bid process, agreeing strategy with sector teams, whilst ensuring adequate resources to complete submissions.
• Managing resources throughout the process, ensuring all content is in place, and for the quality of final output subject to approval and including client engagement
• Creating high quality PQQ and bid documents, writing and editing content and document production
• Contribute to development and implementation of the Bid Improvement Plan

What Should You Have?

• Exemplary creative writing skill/style and knowledge of application within a bid environment.
• Knowledge of energy/construction/maintenance/building/environment and/or sectors preferable.
• Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office programs essential. Adobe Creative Suite experience strongly desirable.

Working with an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please note, Eligibility to work in the UK is required, and candidates will undergo employment screening prior to starting employment.