As the company’s first dedicated Lead Bid Writer, you will take full ownership of the bid and tender submission process, working closely with Directors, Estimators and Operational teams to produce high-quality, compelling submissions.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Managing the end-to-end bid process from PQQ/SSQ through to ITT submission
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Writing, editing and coordinating high-quality tender responses tailored to client requirements
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Collaborating with operational, commercial and technical teams to gather relevant content and technical input
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Reviewing tender documentation and identifying key deliverables, risks and win themes
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Developing and maintaining a central content library for future submissions
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Improving bid processes, templates and governance across the business
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Ensuring submissions are compliant, professionally presented and delivered within deadlines
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Supporting Directors with presentation materials and interview preparation where required
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Analysing feedback from successful and unsuccessful bids to drive continuous improvement
This is a strategic appointment, offering the opportunity to build structure, implement best practice and influence how the business approaches work-winning moving forward.
The Candidate
The business is open-minded on background, but you are likely to:
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Have proven experience in bid writing within civil engineering, Infrastructure, Highways.
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Be confident managing multiple deadlines and working independently
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Possess strong communication and organisational skills
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Be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across the business
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Be proactive, commercially aware and keen to play a key role in a growing contractor
The Opportunity
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Fully remote role with minimal travel (circa one head office visit per month)
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Genuine opportunity to build and shape a new in-house function
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Strong pipeline and growth strategy in place
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Salary & package is entirely reflective of experience
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year