THE ROLE:
We are looking for an experienced and talented Bid Writer to work as part of the Coulson Preconstruction Team.
The Bid Writer will be responsible for preparing and submitting responses to quality questions, proposals and tender documents to help secure new business opportunities. The role involves collaborating with internal teams to gather relevant information, create persuasive content and meet submission deadlines.
This position is office based, with flexibility for occasional remote working.
CORE DUTIES:
Produce creative writing to provide answers for all quality questions on all bids.
Review the client’s scoring matrix and ensure the questions will be answered to meet their exact requirements.
Produce winning bid documents with style structure and persuasion. This is to include all Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), Selection Questionnaires (SQ), Tenders (ITT) and Framework Bids.
Hold and/or attend brainstorming and proposal workshops.
Align and develop themes and a coherent winning bid strategy.
Share ideas to raise the standard of submissions.
Engage with the wider bid/preconstruction team to ensure all ideas are captured and developed.
Assist in preparing company CVs and case studies.
Liaise with team to identify and develop key themes.
Attend initial client meetings and agree deliverables and deadlines.
Attend site visits.
Arrange and facilitate workshops with wider preconstruction team.
Review answers from other parts of the team; check for consistency etc.
Ensure all questions are answered in time for the internal deadline so the submission document can be proofread by a company Director.
Post tender/mid tender – assist the team to prepare for any interviews and assemble a presentation.
Agree and incorporate feedback.
Develop a bid library to help with standardised answers.
GENERAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Experience of working in the construction industry.
Proven experience as a Bid Writer or similar role, preferably in the construction industry.
Experience in Technical writing.
Experience in PQQs, SQs, ITTs and Framework bids.
Track record in bid writing and understanding of the tendering process.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven experience working with external stakeholders.
Organised individual with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
BENEFITS
~ Competitive salary with Profit Share
~24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increases with length of service
~ Pension contribution
~ Life Assurance
~ Employee Recognition Scheme
~ Long service awards
~ Company Funded Events