Bid Writer

Description

• Collaborate with central departments e.g. Operations, SHEQ, Transport and Human Resources to fulfil and develop gaps in tender question areas, data and metrics.
• Review all tender documents and resources before bid launch meetings.
• Review client feedback and identify inadequacies to implement lessons learnt for future bids
• Work with the bid team during Request for Information (RFI), Pre-Qualification Questions (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) phases to develop clear win strategies for each bid, ensuring compelling win themes.
• Liaise with nominated subject matter experts internally and analyse data externally (from published reports, local strategy document and other publicly available data) during tender phases to gather information relevant to each submission to enable strong responses to be drafted for each bid being pursued.
• Write compelling narrative and skilfully draft professional submission responses that fulfil scoring criteria, always ensuring the drafted response is based on a solid understanding of the needs and wants of the target audience.
• Support the Tender Manager in producing high-quality tender submissions to achieve business growth in alignment with corporate strategies.

Requirements

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
• A current Full UK Driving Licence is preferred for this role.
• Ability to interpret and analyse tender request documents to identify criteria relevant to the bid or tender opportunity.
• APMP qualification (desirable).
• Proficient in the use of AI software such as Copilot, ChatGPT.
• Experience of procurement platforms such as, Achillies, Ariba and Jaggaer Bravo Solutions
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organised, with good planning and prioritising skills and the ability to deliver quality work to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience of successful bid writing, ideally in the plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water or engineering industries

Benefits

• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Support for development and training
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee referral scheme
• Hybrid working (i.e., 2 working from home and 3 in the office) pattern.
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance