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:
* Produce written responses for PQQs and tenders including; bespoke responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
* Ensure compliance with the bid processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
* Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
* Facilitate storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
* Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
* Ongoing support of contributors with content development and responses, by assessing whether the questions are being answered (1st drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Coordinators.
* Provide feedback to the Head of Submissions, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
* Create the final publication, and with the team, ensure the bid is delivered to the client on time.
* Maintain document management system, ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
* Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
Required Skills / Experience:
* A background or previous experience in bid writing, ideally within civil engineering.
* Demonstrable high level of competence in written English.
* Creative approach to producing submissions for demanding clients
* Proof reading and formatting experience.
* 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.
* Ability to coach subject matter experts in writing best practice.
* Must have the ability to listen, observe and interpret words, behaviours and actions of others and respond constructively. This requires good communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively, setting and acting upon clear and realistic goals and objectives.
* Must demonstrate the ability to use own initiative, question assumptions and learn from and share experiences.
Should this position be of interest, please contact Ben Hannon on (+44) 208 126 5231, or email for more information.