About the company
Our client is a Tier One Main Contractor who is currently operating with a turnover of £20 billion, across the whole group and £100 million in the UK. They have offices worldwide; in the UK, their head office is based in the West Country and they have local depots based in London, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire. Their overall specialism in the UK is large Civil Engineering and infrastructure projects, across rail, tunnelling, highways, and bridges. They have worked on large schemes such as Crossrail (Tunnelling & Station upgrades), London Power Tunnels, M4 improvement schemes, Queensferry Crossing & Tottenham Hale Station.
About the opportunity
Due to continued successful growth, our client is recruiting permanently for a Bid Writer. Reporting to the Bid Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Bid Manager, Business Development and preconstruction bid teams in timely planning, management and completion of PQQ and Tender bid submissions, including bid writing and coordination.
As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for managing several bids at once in a demanding and fast paced environment; proof reading and rewriting inbound tender information; creating visually attractive client presentations for pre/during/post tender period; maintaining and improving the bid response library, including reviewing post tender submission client feedback and managing the end-to-end bid process to name just a few duties.
The role will be based permanently from their office in Paddington (no hybrid working is available).
About the benefits and rewards
For this permanent opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere from £40,000 – £42,000 per annum; however there may be flexibility on this as the specific salary will depend on experience and suitability.
Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer which includes private health care, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a 8% employer pension contribution.
Lastly, you'll be put through relevant training and progression plans will be put in place so you have a streamlined development plan for the future.
About the requirements
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a minimum of 1 year's experience within bid writing, which must have been gained whilst working within a tier 1 civil engineering contractor in the UK that specialises in highways and rail infrastructure.
As a Bid Writer, you will be able to write a variety of responses and documents, demonstrate good use of English and have the ability to convert draft notes into proposals. Due to the nature of the opportunity, you must be able to show the ability to work to strict deadlines and be IT literate in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
Experience in InDesign is preferred but not essential.
Please note that, as this is an office-based opportunity, you must reside within commutable distance from their office in Paddington.
How to apply
If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss the opportunity further on a confidential basis.
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