The Bid Writer role sits within the Colas Asset & Maintenance Solutions bid team, producing high-quality and professionally written content for prequalification and tender submissions. This role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based in any of the following offices: Chester, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Warrington, or London.
As a Bid Writer, you will provide effective bid writing services and technical solutions for allocated opportunities, liaising effectively with colleagues in Procurement, Commercial, Technical, Support Services, and the wider business. The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £55,000.
Main Responsibilities
As Bid Writer, you will work with the Proposals Manager, supporting them to maintain and improve bid management processes and to challenge existing practices. You will demonstrate appropriate experience, training, and qualifications for the post, and maintain up-to-date awareness of activities and standards within Colas’ business sectors.
You will use bid writing resources to develop and complete written responses, and contribute to win themes and bidding strategies through client research, document reviews, and liaison with regional teams.
The Bid Writer delivers written responses for prequalification and tender submissions to consistently high and compliant standards. You will also be involved in peer review responses, inputting to storyboarding sessions, attending bid solution meetings, and assisting with the preparation of presentations to the client.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will hold a full driving licence and possess a degree or equivalent, preferably in English, Journalism, or Humanities. You will also be experienced in producing and editing written content for prequalification and tender submissions within the construction, civil engineering sectors, or related industries.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
* A salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
* Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
* Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
* 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
* Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
* Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
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