Bid Writer

Fawkes & Reece South are working with a regional contractor that works in collaboration with local authorities and private clients. They are a principal contractor that works on projects that are worth £4m and £10 million but also self deliver on schemes worth over £12m. They work on projects that have a scope of works that includes port expansions, sea defence structures, urban regenerations, flood alleviation schemes, wastewater treatment works, roads and infrastructure.

They are seeking a Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer to join a small team whilst reporting directly to their Head of Preconstruction. You will work as part of the work winning team, alongside a team of estimators to produce effective bids.

As a Bid Writer, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Writing and presenting prequalification and tender quality submissions and meeting strict deadlines
  
• Writing and presenting prequalification and tender quality submissions for civil engineering projects, meeting strict deadlines
  
• Contributing to the tender risk assessment and bid/no bid process
  
• Researching information about construction projects and other industry issues and producing
  promotional/technical descriptions for use in bids and marketing
  
• Obtaining client feedback from bid submissions and developing systems to use feedback to improve future performance
  
• Monitoring client portals to track opportunities, manage tender queries and amendments
  
• Writing and producing marketing and presentation materials for external and internal audiences

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Experience working as a Bid Writer on construction projects

Proven experience in bid?management or bid coordination?and?quality writing

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a generous package and benefits. The business has been established for over 20 years and they take pride in fostering an outstanding working environment. For anyone who is ambitious, there will be opportunities to progress whatever stage of your career as they are continuously winning more work and growing.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Malvin at Fawkes & Reece Southampton or use the link below.