Your newpany
A growing education-focused construction consultancy is seeking a Graduate Bid Writer to produce high quality bids for construction projects. This role offers structured training, close mentorship from experienced colleagues, and the chance to contribute to meaningful capital improvement projects that directly enhance the safety and quality of school estates. You will be joining a forward-looking organisation with a supportive and friendly culture and will benefit from excellent training and progression opportunities.
Your new role
As the Graduate Bid Writer you will work as part of a specialist Bid Writing team and will be responsible for producing high quality bid submissions for construction projects. As part of the role, you will gather technical information from surveyors, project managers and clients and will draft clear content that demonstrates project need, risk and value for money. You will assist with data analysis, including transforming findings into accessible written content and will support the preparation of documents such as cost plans, programmes and photographic evidence. As part of the role, you will learn about the full construction process, from initial project scoping through to bid submission and post-award. As previous Bid Writing experience is not required for this role, full training will be provided. This will include training in bid strategy and technical understanding of construction projects.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful for this role, you should hold a degree qualification (or equivalent) and have an interest in construction. No prior experience is required, though you will be required to demonstrate excellent written and verbalmunication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. You should bepetent with Microsoft Office, particularly word and excel. A driving licence and a vehicle is required for work purposes.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive apetitive starting salary and discretionary bonus. You will receive a clear training pathway with excellent career progression opportunities, including progression to Bid Writer and Bid Manager. You will be exposed to exciting projects from the outset and will receive mentoring from experienced bid professionals and technical specialists.