Strategic Bid Writer for High-Value Energy Tenders

Veolia; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

24h virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Cannock is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer to lead high-value tender submissions, crafting persuasive content that highlights Veolia's solutions, value and differentiation.

You will coordinate with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams and operations to gather insights, manage deadlines and deliver compliant, compelling proposals while mentoring junior writers to raise the team’s capability.

Qualifications

• Proven bid writing experience on tenders valued over £5m, specifically technical submissions within the energy sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value bids simultaneously, prioritising workload effectively whilst maintaining quality and meeting tight deadlines across all projects.
• Expert-level writing skills with the ability to adapt style and tone to different audiences and customer requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading capabilities with advanced knowledge of proposal writing best practices.
• Strong research and analytical abilities to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, logical content.
• Expert project management and deadline management skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced coaching and mentoring experience with strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to provide constructive, supportive feedback that develops team capability and builds confidence.
• Proficiency in Google suite packages and project management software.
• English degree or related qualification plus professional writing background.
• Strategic thinking and advanced business acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• CIM or APMP membership and project management qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Craft persuasive, compelling proposals for high-value tenders that showcase Veolia's unique solutions, value, and competitive differentiation
• Manage multiple high-value proposals simultaneously, juggling competing priorities and deadlines whilst ensuring each submission maintains the highest quality standards and is delivered on time
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, business development, technical and operations teams to gather insights and translate complex information into customer-focused content
• Co‑develop winning strategies, win themes, and value propositions for each opportunity, ensuring proposals directly address customer requirements
• Ensure all content is well‑structured, evidence‑based, coherent, and error‑free through thorough reviews and revisions
• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest quality standards
• Mentor and develop writers within the team, providing constructive feedback and targeted guidance to improve their skills and confidence
• Establish and maintain formal quality standards and evaluation criteria to ensure consistency across all proposals
• Conduct regular reviews of team output, identify improvement opportunities, and develop individualised training plans
• Build and maintain our bid library with compelling case studies, proof points, and reference materials
• Attend client debrief sessions and apply customer feedback to continuously improve win rates and proposal effectiveness

Skills

Bid writing

Project management

Editing & proofreading

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Research & analysis

Education

English degree or related qualification

Tools

Google Workspace

Project management software

Job description

Veolia in Cannock is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer to lead high-value tender submissions, crafting persuasive content that highlights Veolia's solutions, value and differentiation.

You will coordinate with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams and operations to gather insights, manage deadlines and deliver compliant, compelling proposals while mentoring junior writers to raise the team’s capability.