Bid Writer
Job Description
A major civil engineering firm is seeking a Bid Writer to join its team. As Bid Writer, you will lead on the development and production of winning PQQ and tender written responses.
Key Responsibilities:
o Produce written responses for PQQs and tenders including; bespoke responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
o Ensure compliance with the bid processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
o Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
o Facilitate storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
o Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
o Create the final publication, and with the team, ensure the bid is delivered to the client on time.
o Maintain document management system, ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
o Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
Required Skills / Experience:
o A background or previous experience in bid writing, ideally within civil engineering.
o Demonstrable high level of competence in written English.
o Creative approach to producing submissions for demanding clients
o Proof reading and formatting experience.
o Ability to take ownership of a response/s (from concept to completion) and coordinate contributors, specialists and third party information (storyboarding) to produce a high quality (winning) response.
o Ability to coach subject matter experts in writing best practice.
Should this position be of interest, please contact Ben Hannon on (+44) 208 126 5231, or email ben_hannon@bidsolutions.com for more information.