My client, a well-known Tier 1, Main Contractor are looking for candidates with experience of bid management in the civil engineering infrastructure sector. The successful candidate can work form their head office in Swindon or their London office in Paddington.
Purpose of the Role
As part of the Submissions Team the primary function of the Bid Writer will be to lead on the development and production of winning PQQ and Tender written responses. A comprehensive understanding of how to formulate a technical response favourable (or beyond) to the Clients requirements and communicating this in both the written and visual spectrums.
Role Accountabilities
1. Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
2. Support the Head of Submissions and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated components. Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
3. Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings..
4. Ensuring all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents
5. Facilitate storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
6. Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
7. Ongoing support of contributors with content development and responses, by assessing whether the questions are being answered (1st drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Coordinators.
8. Provide feedback to the Head of Submissions, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
9. Create the final publication, and with the team, ensure the bid is delivered to the client on time.
10. Maintain Themis (Document Management System) ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
11. Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
12. Assist with Knowledge Management within the company using Themis.
13. Work to demanding and changeable deadlines, in a highly pressured environment.
Required Project Knowledge
An understanding of the scope and status of our projects is important for the Bid Writer so that they consciously decide which projects to focus on in relation to evidencing a response. They will also need to know who to contact on site to get further information if required