Role Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Proposals Manager, supporting them to maintain and improve bid management processes and to challenge existing practices.
* 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.
* Deliver written responses for prequalification and tender submissions to consistently high and compliant standards.
* Participate in peer review responses, storyboarding sessions, bid solution meetings, and assist with the preparation of presentations to the client.
Qualifications
* Full driving licence.
* Degree or equivalent, preferably in English, Journalism, or Humanities.
* Experience in producing and editing written content for prequalification and tender submissions within construction, civil engineering, or related industries.
* Appropriate experience, training, and qualifications for the post; up-to-date awareness of activities and standards within Colas' business sectors.
Benefits
* Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.
* Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions up to 10 %.
* Life Assurance Scheme (x4 basic salary).
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
* Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme.
* Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role).
* Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification.
* Ongoing personal/professional development.
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and more through the online employee benefits portal.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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