Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bedford Bedfordshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Bid Writer / Bid Manager - Contractor in Bedford
Benefits:
* Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year
* Profit-Related Pay bonus
* 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Company pension
* Access to an onsite gym
* On-site parking
* Referral program
Our client is a leading specialist construction company with a 50-year history
They are looking to recruit a Bid Manager / Writer to join their construction division
Business is booming, and the company as a whole have quadrupled in turnover in the last 4 years - the construction arm of the business is growing even faster, meaning there is lots of opportunities for an ambitious Bid Writer
If you are looking for a role where you work hard and reap the rewards then this could be the role for you.
Department Overview: The Construction Division handles a diverse range of projects, with a substantial workload originating from the Department for Education CIF Funding. The portfolio includes competitive tender projects in the Education sector, covering fire compliance, envelope refurbishment, structural repairs, M&E upgrades, as well as full refurbishments and new builds.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the team to complete the technical envelope for all tender returns, focusing on high-profile projects, including new builds in education up to £10m per year.
* Maintain the Bid Library, managing content to ensure it is up-to-date and current.
* Liaise with various departments, such as the Health & Safety team, to gather key information required for bid preparation.
* Collaborate with estimators and surveyors upon reading the tender or visiting the site, gathering data for the technical envelope before pricing.
* Manage the tender program, maintaining a list of projects and submission dates.
* Compile case studies and handle references, managing and chasing clients as deadlines approach.
Skills Required:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Highly organised with keen attention to detail
* Deadline-driven
What We're Looking For:
* An individual with clear and concise writing skills
* Previous experience working in a bid team
* Strong grasp of accurate grammar and punctuation
* Excellent communicator
Our client is committed to offering the successful candidate opportunities for career progression within the company.
Job Type: Full-time working from the Head Office in Bedford 8am – 5pm
Bid Writer / Bid Manager / Bedford / Bedfordshire