Bid Writer

St. Margarets and North Twickenham

9 months ago

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£70k-£75k + Package

The Company
Are you a talented Bid Writer looking to make a real impact in a growing business? We are working with a well-established and highly regarded Main Contractor, known for delivering high-quality projects across commercial, healthcare, education, and residential sectors.
Based in South West London, they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with the flexibility of hybrid working (up to three days a week from home).

The Role as a Bid Writer:
As a Bid Writer, you will play a key role in securing new projects by producing compelling, high-quality bid submissions. You will work closely with the Business Development Manager and Senior Estimator to develop winning strategies, articulate the company’s value proposition, and ensure a strong pipeline of opportunities.

Key Responsibilities for the Bid Writer:

Lead the development of bid responses, ensuring submissions are persuasive, accurate, and tailored to client requirements.
Work closely with the BDM and Senior Estimator to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Research, write, and edit bid content, ensuring consistency in messaging and tone.
Manage bid timelines and deadlines, coordinating input from internal teams.
Review and improve bid processes to enhance efficiency and success rates.
Analyse tender documents and client requirements to develop competitive responses. Requirements for the Bid Writer:

Proven experience as a Bid Writer within the construction industry.
Strong understanding of the tendering process for main contractors.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
Experience in bids across commercial, healthcare, education, and residential projects is preferred. This is a great opportunity to join a growing main contractor and play a pivotal role in their continued success.
If this role is of interest, then please apply

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