Job Description
At Ridge and Partners, we are a growing, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy helping clients create better, more sustainable places for people to live, learn, work and play. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Bid Executiveto join our Bristol office. This role will suit a bid professional who is not only a talented writer and editor, but also an influential collaborator with the ability to lead on major opportunities, guide technical teams, and bring structure and consistency to high-value submissions.
What youll do:
* Prepare and write compelling bids. Develop clear, concise and tailored responses ensuring they align with client requirements and objectives.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders. Work closely with technical experts and senior leaders to gather relevant information for bid submissions.
* Create structured and persuasive responses. Ensure answers are well structured, easy to read and understand, highlighting Ridges key strengths and what makes us different.
* Conduct research and gather information from a wide range of sources, writing from scratch or editing material as appropriate.
* Facilitate win themes, storyboarding and answer planning.
* Proofread and edit. Review bid content to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with client requirements, as well as correct style and grammar.
* Converting knowledge from operational staff by conducting 1 to 1 interviews.
* Develop case studies and examples. Create and update project experience, case studies and testimonials that demonstrate past success and expertise.
* Compliance. Ensure that all bids meet legal, contractual and client specific requirements.
* Prepare presentation materials. Assist in preparing presentation documents or slides for presentations where required.
* Work with graphic designers to produce appropriate graphics that enhance the response.
* Track feedback. Review feedback on bid success or failure and suggest improvements for future proposals.
What youll bring:
* Previous experience in a bid writing role.
* A passion for writing and a flair for communication complex ideas. Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and persuasive manner.
* Exemplar writing, editing and proofreading skills.
* Strong relationship building skills.
* Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
* An ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Understanding of construction, engineering or related sectors would be advantageous.
Qualifications and Tools
* Microsoft Office proficiency
Interested in taking on career-defining bids?
Wed love to hear from you.
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