PSR are working with a leading Civil Engineering Contractor who have an opening for a Bid Writer, after continuous growth and success.
The Bid Writer Role
The purpose of the Bid Writer role is to produce and ensure the delivery of professionally written winning proposals that clearly articulate the companies value proposition for clients in the civil engineering and infrastructure industry. The role will report to the Head of Proposals and work closely with the proposals, project, and relevant delivery teams. The role will focus on creating, planning, and writing proposals from initial PQQ to full and final tender submission.
Key Responsibilities as a Bid Writer
Read the tender documents to appreciate requirements - alerting the Bid Manager to any key issues.
Work with the Bid Manager, to define and incorporate win strategies into bid submissions and to understand the quality section scoring requirements.
Develop delivery plans for bids per company procedures.
Obtain buy-in from Business Units for bids to support response development.
Ensure all tender meetings are held and recorded, under company procedures.
Assemble bid documents and ensure delivery to customer's requirements.
Evaluate all documentation and gain a complete understanding of the client project brief to identify deliverables.
Present basis of bid (non-estimating)
Ensure the bid is prepared following company procedures.
Ensure sign-off of the bid and any significant post-tender amendments by an authorised person.
Develop Case Studies of works in progress Prepare "Tender Handover packs."The right Bid Writer will have
Understanding of commercial aspects including terms and conditions and procurement models used in civil engineering
Strong organisational skills that enable the bid process to be a well-coordinated and timely process
Experience in one or more of the civil, water, waste, rail, or tunnelling sectors
Knowledge of current HSEQ requirements
Have attended a formal bid writing training course
Able to review and improve written bid submissions
For more information on this role or to discuss your next career move please contact Dylan @ PSR Solutions