Job Description
Bid WriterCardiff BasedSalary negotiable depending on experienceAre you a Bid Writer or Bid Coordinator working within a bid team that is looking for the next step in your career, do you have knowledge and experience of the Asbestos, Construction or Demolition industryThis National Built Environment Services company specialise both Asbestos removal, Construction and Demolition across the UK.Due to increased turnover and wanting to grow they have made a new role of a Bid Writer to join their team in Cardiff, ideally you will be a Bid Writer or working within a Bid team supporting them with PQQ's and Tender documentation.Supporting the Business Development Director with Bids you will be responsible for managing the drafting and delivery of high-quality tender responses and pre-qualification documentation.Main Duties:Ensuring Pre-Qualification and Supplier Approval Questionnaires for new business opportunities are completed on time and in line with client'sEnsuring Tender submissions for new business opportunities are completed on time and in line with client's requirementSupport and manage the Bid process to ensure the bid documents are of the best caliber possible for submission. This includes tender research, proof reading, tender drafting, as well as document formatting and obtaining/developing pricing documents with all divisions within the companyMonitoring of supplier portals identifying potential tender opportunities for the businessAttend tender interviews and meetings, as requiredProviding support to the Business Development functionSupport and develop and maintain a database of tender answers and dataGain feedback on tenders and questionnaires submitted. Utilise this feedback to show future improvements and development of company bidding returnsSupporting the Asset Management team and Operation area in providing creative and commercial solution to bid requirements and first draft submissionsCompiling cost and data information for Asbestos bids to ensure risks and commercial opportunities can be accurately identifiedConducting site visits as part of the bid process and identify cost and efficiency driversSupporting mobilisation activity in relation to asbestos services at new sitesIdentifying pre-written content that may be available to start to develop the proposalDeveloping and re-writing content into a consistent and excellent proposal style by either:Taking information provided by the individual contributors in the business development team to create responsesMeeting with and interviewing individual contributors to capture the raw information and details required to then develop draft responsesIn conjunction with the team, issuing content for review and take feedback to enable the further updating and editing required to create final draft contentResearching target markets for new or future solutionsQualifications and experience:Direct experience of Asbestos or Construction technical and tender processOutstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of Office 2007 including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS ProjectIntermediate to advanced level MS WordAbility to work under pressure to strict deadlinesEnthusiastic, motivated and drivenTeam player - used to collaboration within larger teamsDemonstrable high levels of commitment and initiative to ensure winning submissionsOther qualities and requirements:Accuracy and attention to detailThis position requires flexible working hours to cope with periods of high demandTo maintain standards of professional practiceTo readily accept responsibility for self and othersTo take responsibility for managing situations and problemsTo lead by example, showing a commitment and a determination to succeedWhere identified, attend courses to ensure continual skill learning to aid quality and improvement standards of bid deliveryFor further information on the role and the company you would be working for please APPLY NOW or get in touch with Gary Cornes for a confidential chatTPBN1_UKTJ