Location: Saffron Walden CB11

Profile


Results-driven Bid Writer with 23 years' experience in crafting compelling bids and proposals within Facilities Management and Construction. Proven record of delivering high-quality, detailed, compliant, winning submissions that align with client requirements and strategic objectives for contract values from £1m to £200m. Adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive narratives, highlighting competitive advantages that resonate and engage decision-makers. Skilled in managing bid processes, coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging subject matter experts, and leveraging client and market insights to enhance proposal effectiveness.

Key Achievements


Wrote several winning proposals across both Facilities Management and Construction: £7m pa / £70m term Local Authority Contract for Hard FM delivery, £6m pa / £42m term Commercial office Hard FM contract, £150m+ Defence contract for Total Facilities Management delivery, £10m - £50m lump sum and two stage construction and refurbishment projects and £10m pa / £50m Social Housing contract.

Experience


Successfully writing winning bids for Hard, Soft and Total Facilities Management proposals in the Commercial, Education, Local Authority, Social Housing, Healthcare, Defence and Central Government sectors. Additional experience in proposals for construction and MEP projects across Commercial, Data Centres, Government, Education and Residential sectors. Experienced working from early opportunity and customer engagement through to PQQ, Tender and operational handover. Able to confidently manage the entire process, organise and engage stakeholders / subject matter experts throughout. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for working collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders and
clients. Proven ability to lead bid meetings, gather input, and integrate feedback effectively.

  • Primary Discipline: Bid Writer

  • Reference No: CAN-60205

  • Consultant Disciplines: Bid Analyst, Bid Consultant, Bid Director, Bid Executive, Bid Manager, Bid Manager - Senior, Business Development Manager, Head of Bid Management, Head of Proposal Management, Proposal Manager, Proposal Manager - Senior, Sales and Marketing Manager, Writer

  • Consultant Skills: Bid Best Practice, Bid Clarifications, Bid Governance, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Marketing Strategy, Bid Process Management, Bid Profit and Loss Experience, Bid Resource Allocation, Bid Risk Management, Bid Writing, Business Development, Capture Management, Client Facing, Coaching and Mentoring, Commercial Management, Commercial Negotiations, Competitive Dialogue, Compliance Matrix, Content Management, Contract Negotiation, Copy Writing, CV Writing, Define Customer Requirements, Document Management, Due Diligence, Editorial Skills, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Framework Agreements, Knowledge Management, Learning Reviews, Marketing Communications, Negotiation Skills, OJEU, Other / Not Listed, Peer Review, People / Team Management, Pipeline Management, PQQ Experience, Pre-Proposal Planning, Pre-sales Experience, Pre-Written Content Development, Presentation Skills, Programme Management, Project Management, Proof Reading, Proposal Best Practice, Proposal Content Management, Proposal Governance, Proposal Leadership, Proposal Management, Proposal Writing, Pursuit Management, Qualification Skills, Rebidding Strategy, Red Team Review Lead, Relationship Management, RFP / ITT Experience, Risk Management and Compliance, Solution Design, Storyboarding Skills, Strategy Development, Training, TUPE, Value Proposition Development, Win Strategy Development

  • Consultant Qualifications: A Levels, Bachelors Degree, GCSEs, Other - Technical, Other - Vocational

  • Consultant Industries: Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure, Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office, Consultancy, Defence, Education, Engineering Services, Facilities Management, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare Services, Management Consulting Services, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Property Management, Recruitment, Staffing/Employment Agencies