Bid Writer / Bid Manager - Contractor in Bedford
Benefits:
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year
- Profit-Related Pay bonus
- 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company pension
- Access to an onsite gym
- On-site parking
- Referral program
Our client is a leading specialist construction company with a 50-year history
They are looking to recruit a Bid Manager / Writer to join their construction division
Business is booming, and the company as a whole have quadrupled in turnover in the last 4 years - the construction arm of the business is growing even faster, meaning there is lots of opportunities for an ambitious Bid Writer
If you are looking for a role where you work hard and reap the rewards then this could be the role for you.
Department Overview: The Construction Division handles a diverse range of projects, with a substantial workload originating from the Department for Education CIF Funding. The portfolio includes competitive tender projects in the Education sector, covering fire compliance, envelope refurbishment, structural repairs, M&E upgrades, as well as full refurbishments and new builds.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the team to complete the technical envelope for all tender returns, focusing on high-profile projects, including new builds in education up to £10m per year.
- Maintain the Bid Library, managing content to ensure it is up-to-date and current.
- Liaise with various departments, such as the Health & Safety team, to gather key information required for bid preparation.
- Collaborate with estimators and surveyors upon reading the tender or visiting the site, gathering data for the technical envelope before pricing.
- Manage the tender program, maintaining a list of projects and submission dates.
- Compile case studies and handle references, managing and chasing clients as deadlines approach.
Skills Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Highly organised with keen attention to detail
- Deadline-driven
What We're Looking For:
- An individual with clear and concise writing skills
- Previous experience working in a bid team
- Strong grasp of accurate grammar and punctuation
- Excellent communicator
Our client is committed to offering the successful candidate opportunities for career progression within the company.
Job Type: Full-time working from the Head Office in Bedford 8am – 5pm
Bid Writer / Bid Manager / Bedford / Bedfordshire