Bid Writer

Location – East Midlands

An opportunity has arisen for a Bid Writerto join the team at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will based in or around the East Midlands or Cambridge, we have offices in both Leicester and Cambridge.

Our Bid Writer will be tasked with the creation of effective yet imaginative responses to tender questionnaires; working with other stakeholders from around the business to acquire pertinent information and data. The Bid Writer will promote the Galliford Try business, through high-quality written submissions.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the East Midlands or Cambridge area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/offices in the Region.

• Write high-quality winning proposal documents, to include producing, coordinating and editing written content
• Manage the submissions process where required
• Contribute to the bid team at key stages of individual tender projects, gathering technical information from internal departments to compile and ensure a high-quality bespoke solution is offered to the client
• Actively participate in story boarding and development of strategic themes
• Ensure all proposals are prepared in line with tender programme requirements
• Ensure submissions are produced are to the highest quality and aligned with company bid management standards
• Be responsible for proofreading material and providing technical and commercial writing skills
• Assist with development of bespoke proposals, best practice information, technique guides, template answers and style sheets
• Build and develop relationships with key business sector teams
• Produce high-quality documents and submissions in line with identified deadlines
  
  Analysis and review of previous submissions and document learning for implementation in future bids
• Produce promotional/marketing materials and award submissions
• Manage the submission content as part of the wider bid process
• Assemble and shape construction information into compelling submissions
• Write and edit capability statements and expression of interest documents
• Liaise with the wider Pre-construction team for technical content
• Create and edit presentations
• Capture and collate evidence to support submissions

• Industry specific knowledge of Bid Writing within the Construction market
• Ability to work as part of a team and own initiative
• Proven track record in the sector or similar role
• Excellent written English and communication skills
• Flexibility to meet time pressures to deliver high quality submissions on time
• Exceptional writing, editing and copy-writing skills
• Adaptability and drive to progress the role into other areas including Business Development as and when necessary.

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

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