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
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