Bid Writer

Role: Bid Writer

Location: Preston

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum plus benefits package

About our client:

Our client is a well-known, privately owned, construction company with a proven track record for delivering award winning projects across private clients and public frameworks. A financially robust, responsible, innovative business which is based on traditional family values. They have a loyal and talented team with over 50 years of combined construction expertise. The business has a solid pipeline of interesting projects for the next 3 years and can offer the successful person stability, job security and the opportunity to make this role your own with a friendly team.

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Bid Writer to support the Bid Manager and the wider work-winning team within our client’s Preconstruction department. You will be responsible for authoring content, writing persuasive bids and supporting the tender process to access local frameworks covering new build and refurbishment projects across the North West in areas such social housing, student accommodation, healthcare and education. The successful candidate will be part of the business development and management teams, preparing, scoping and writing bids and tenders of varying size from £2m to £10m and working in partnership with the estimation, design and commercial teams.

Skills & experience

Ideally you will be degree educated with excellent written and verbal communication skills in a bid writing role. You will be adept in persuasive writing and be highly proficient in the MS Office including PowerPoint, Adobe and Publisher. You will also have experience of reviewing bid submissions and have an very high attention to detail and quality.

Package on offer: The role offers a highly competitive salary with a benefits package to include 24 days holidays + birthday off, pension and personal career development plan.