Bid Writer

Bid Writer / Bid Manager - Contractor in Bedford

Benefits:

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year


• Profit-Related Pay bonus


• 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Company pension


• Access to an onsite gym


• On-site parking


• Referral program

Our client is a leading specialist construction company with a 50-year history

They are looking to recruit a Bid Manager / Writer to join their construction division

Business is booming, and the company as a whole have quadrupled in turnover in the last 4 years - the construction arm of the business is growing even faster, meaning there is lots of opportunities for an ambitious Bid Writer

If you are looking for a role where you work hard and reap the rewards then this could be the role for you.

Department Overview: The Construction Division handles a diverse range of projects, with a substantial workload originating from the Department for Education CIF Funding. The portfolio includes competitive tender projects in the Education sector, covering fire compliance, envelope refurbishment, structural repairs, M&E upgrades, as well as full refurbishments and new builds.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to complete the technical envelope for all tender returns, focusing on high-profile projects, including new builds in education up to £10m per year.


• Maintain the Bid Library, managing content to ensure it is up-to-date and current.


• Liaise with various departments, such as the Health & Safety team, to gather key information required for bid preparation.


• Collaborate with estimators and surveyors upon reading the tender or visiting the site, gathering data for the technical envelope before pricing.


• Manage the tender program, maintaining a list of projects and submission dates.


• Compile case studies and handle references, managing and chasing clients as deadlines approach.

Skills Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Highly organised with keen attention to detail


• Deadline-driven

What We're Looking For:

• An individual with clear and concise writing skills


• Previous experience working in a bid team


• Strong grasp of accurate grammar and punctuation


• Excellent communicator

Our client is committed to offering the successful candidate opportunities for career progression within the company.

Job Type: Full-time working from the Head Office in Bedford 8am – 5pm

Bid Writer / Bid Manager / Bedford / Bedfordshire