Bid Writer/Estimator, Leeds, great salary + benefits
TECL have been one of the UK's leading fire protection companies since 2009 and we are ambitious to cement our place by winning more government work via online tendering systems. From our head office in Leeds we cover a national territory and have successfully completed significant projects throughout our years in this industry. We currently employ in excess of 70 team members and we are hoping that adding framework deal to our already strong order book we can increase our numbers and revenue.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of bid writing in Fire Door frameworks projects or the wider construction.
Roles & Responsibilities
· Liaising with a team to deliver proposals and determine the needs of the potential client.
· Taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process.
· Estimating costs, timescales, and resources for potential projects, ensuring pricing accuracy and alignment with client expectations.
· Managing opportunities from qualification through to contract award.
· Identifying opportunities on which to submit bids and feeding into the decision over whether to bid for the work.
· Introducing and implementing all necessary bid procedures, governance, and processes.
· Researching, writing and/or checking proposals
· Managing online bid portals and supply chain pre-qualification
Ideal Candidate
· ideally have at least 2 years' experience within a similar role.
· Must be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
· Strong people management and commercial skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines.
· Managing a team, making sure deadlines are met.
One of the most crucial things for any company, regardless of size, is winning new business - and for companies that depend on tender processes and bid submissions to supply goods or services to the construction and FM sector.
At the heart of our success - a close knit, friendly, highly talented and specialised team. Due to continued growth the company is looking to appoint an experienced bid professional, responsible for understanding how our client's business works, and interpreting their value to best suit potential buyers' needs - ensuring nothing is missed and that the process has the best possible chance of success.
From writing bid submissions and acting as the main point of contact for the client, to managing the bid team and ensuring the best use of resources allocated to each project, you will play a key part and will directly contribute to the future success of your client's business.
For an experienced content editor looking for a step up, or a strong bid writer looking to broaden their experience in their next move, this will be an excellent personal and career development opportunity.
Bid Manager Responsibilities
* Key client point of contact for requirements, queries, updates & reviews
* Attend client meetings with their project team as required
* Lead internal writing, writing complex responses & coordinating QA with senior input
* Regular reviews of internal bid / QA processes
* Responsibility for ensuring all bids are completed & returned to deadlines
About You
* 2 + years experience in a fire door o bid management role
* A keen sense of ownership, with a flexible & positive attitude
* An exceptional writer, with first-rate communication skills
* A bachelor's degree in a related discipline would be advantageous
* Ability to communicate information clearly
* Strong management skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
* Possess a strong interest in the latest & emerging industry trends
What's On Offer
* A competitive base salary
· Generous Bonus scheme
* Great company culture with a strong focus on work / life balance
* Excellent working environment
* Excellent personal & career development opportunities
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Statutory pension scheme
This is a fantastic role for a senior bid writer or experienced content writer looking for a step up.
You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work, and make a real contribution to the future success of the business, and its clients. This will be a great personal and career development opportunity for the successful candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Bid Writing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person