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About the company:

A well-respected regional main contractor operating throughout the northern home counties and London & South East.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary up to £70k (DOE)
• Car / Car Allowance
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible Hybrid Working

About the role:

The Senior Bid Writer is responsible for managing and producing compelling, high-quality bid submissions and proposals to secure new business for the company. Operating within the construction industry, this role requires a deep understanding of technical aspects, market trends, and client requirements. The Senior Bid Writer collaborates with multiple departments, coordinates with subject matter experts, and ensures compliance with bid requirements, deadlines, and quality standards.
  
Key Responsibilities
  
1. Bid Management
• Lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Analyse tender documents (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs) to identify requirements and develop a strategy for the bid response.
• Organise and attend bid kick-off meetings to assign responsibilities and set timelines.
2. Content Development
• Research, write, and edit high-quality bid responses tailored to client requirements.
• Maintain and enhance a library of pre-written content and case studies for reuse in future bids.
• Ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance with technical and stylistic standards.
3. Collaboration
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including technical teams, project managers, estimators, and marketing.
• Build relationships with external partners and subcontractors to gather input for joint bids.
• Act as a point of contact for bid-related queries and clarifications.
4. Quality Assurance
• Review bid documents to ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with client requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure the submission aligns with the company’s strategic objectives.
5. Strategy and Insights
• Analyse competitor submissions and market trends to inform bid strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid processes and tools.
• Provide feedback to senior management on bid performance and client insights.
6. Mentorship and Leadership
• Support and mentor junior bid writers and team members.
• Lead by example in fostering a culture of excellence and attention to detail.
  
  
Requirements for the Senior Bid Writer:
  

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in bid management (e.g., APMP Practitioner) are advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bid writing within the construction or related industry.
• Proven track record of winning high-value bids and frameworks.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder bid processes.

Key Skills:
  

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and bid management software/tools.
• Understanding of construction terminology, processes, and procurement practices.

Key Competencies
 

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align bid strategies with business objectives.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all bid submissions.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Resilience: Thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Creativity: Develops innovative and compelling content tailored to client needs.

  

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