Proposals Writer

Overview

Write persuasive proposals for rail projects, translating technical info into winning bids.

Key Responsibilities

• innovation research
• expert collaboration
• business development
• strategy capture
• knowledge management
• bid writing

Tasks

-Champion innovation: Research and write about project innovations, best practices, and success stories. -Mentor others: Share your expertise and guide less experienced colleagues in proposal best practice. -Collaborate with experts: Extract insights and technical detail from SMEs to build compelling content. -Support growth: Create bespoke materials for business development and account management. -Drive strategy: Capture and develop ‘win themes’ from tender strategy sessions. -Enable knowledge sharing: Contribute to our knowledge management systems to strengthen future bids. -Lead the narrative: Write persuasive, tailored responses for PQQs, ITTs, and MSQs. -Deliver excellence: Work to tight deadlines and ensure every submission meets the highest standards. -Bridge teams: Liaise with operations to ensure alignment and clarity in technical responses.

Requirements

• adobe suite
• microsoft office
• proposal writing
• tendering
• rail industry
• detail-oriented

What You Bring

-Familiarity with Adobe Suite publishing tools. -Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to seeing tasks through. -Self-motivation and a proactive approach to adding value. -Strong grasp of proposal writing techniques and customer-focused messaging. -Knowledge of the rail industry or experience in project-based organisations. -Proven experience in a work winning or tendering environment. -Exceptional written English and confident verbal communication. -Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Office Suite. -A collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.

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Benefits

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

About Balfour Beatty Plc

-It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities. -Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades. -Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency. -An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

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