FM Bid Writer

Galliford Try

The Role

Overview

Create and manage high-quality FM bid proposals and tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • bid management
  • proposal writing
  • technical coordination
  • document quality
  • storyboarding
  • template development

Tasks

-Manage the bid submission process, ensuring deadlines and compliance are met -Review past submissions to capture lessons learned and improve future bid quality -Write, coordinate, and edit high-quality proposal documents tailored to client requirements -Collaborate with internal teams to gather technical content and develop bespoke solutions -Maintain high standards in document quality, formatting, and alignment with bid protocols -Participate in storyboarding and strategic theme development for tender responses -Develop and maintain best practice materials, templates, and marketing content

Requirements

  • degree
  • microsoft office
  • bid writing
  • construction
  • travel
  • adaptability

What You Bring

-Degree qualified – preferably in a subject with a high focus on creating high quality written work -Proven track record in the sector or similar role, preferably with a main contractor -Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK -Familiarity with Microsoft suite, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other desktop publishing software packages -Adaptability and drive to progress the role into other areas including Business Development as and when necessary. -Industry specific knowledge of Bid Writing within the Construction market -Have previous experience in either a consultancy, Facilities Management or construction business

Benefits

-Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -Cycle to Work schemes -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -A wide range of corporate discounts -Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Comprehensive pension plan

The Company

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Infrastructure

Water

Rail

Highway

Energy

Custodial

Judicial

Telecommunications

Facilities Management

Security Systems

Fire Protection

Hard FM Services

New-build Facades

Green Retrofit

Cladding Remediation

Passive Fire Protection

Fire Maintenance

Asset Intelligence

Physical Security

Electronic Security

Active Fire Solutions