Bid Writer (Main Contractor) | £50,000 – £60,000 + package | Permanent | Essex

I have a great opportunity for a Bid Writer to join an award-winning main contractor on a permanent basis, based from their offices near Hornchurch, Essex.

The company have been around for approximately 30 years, delivering a range of construction projects throughout London and the South East. They are very quality driven and innovative and have earned a reputation for consistently delivering a range of high quality projects, which has resulted in them winning a lot of repeat business from their clients.

They work in both the public and private sectors, carrying out both new build and refurbishment projects with Government Departments, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals and Charitable Trusts. They also carry out office fit out and refurbishment projects and heritage projects.

The company are looking for a Bid Writer that has excellent technical knowledge; a very good understanding of construction processes and the delivery side of projects, be able to understand drawings and talk with authority. The Bid Writer will need to be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of bidding regulations and sustainable codes and have an appreciation of sector guidance documents. You will have a good understanding of tender processes and possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as programme, commercial and contractual awareness to effectively manage the tender process.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be develop a thorough understanding of the client’s aspirations and needs in order to deliver a well-considered and professional tender return. Throughout every bid you will be a client facing member of the team.

You must be at ease with presentations and interviews which forms an integral part of this role, your responsibility is to ensure that commercially competitive net tender costs are presented with risk and opportunities identified and mitigated/optimised, you will be able to identify alternatives and competitive advantage on tenders, with an ultimate objective to secure future workload for the business.

• Oversee all bids within the department to ensure consistent content, message and presentation
• Ensure all bids have a win strategy that is communicated to all team members and reflected in the submission
• Manage specific bids from receipt of tender documentation to handover to the production team
• Lead the tender team at Bidders Conferences, Mid-term interviews and post tender interviews as required
• Develop a strategy for winning each individual bid. This should include, but not be limited to, quality, design development, innovation, supply chain, financial & legal response
• Hold launch meetings & regular review meetings with the bid team to ensure that the bid is on course
• Lead production of the bid document in both electronic and hard copy formats. Supervise administration & graphic design staff working on the document. Liaise with external printers & graphic designers as required
• Manage final negotiations leading to Contract signing

Experience & Qualifications:

• Applicants will preferably possess a relevant degree and / or membership of a recognised construction body (CIOB, ICE)
• Experience of bid management and bid co-ordination on traditional contract forms at tender and construction stages is essential
• Proven success in winning bids/tenders, from within the Construction industry
• Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation/communication skills
• High quality presentational skills and ability to present to a varied audience including clients, design team supply chain and internally
• Track record of successfully managing multiple bids

If you are a Bid Writer with the right experience and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob Apps on: 07733 529 573