Senior Bid Writer

Description:

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
 
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
 
Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. 

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Senior Bid Writer - Kentish Town - London

Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy ae recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer, working alongside the Proposals team.

We are looking for a Senior Bid Writer with particular experience in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure sectors.

Specifically:

Rail/Transportation
Highways
Water
Power
Oil and Gas
Tunnelling  

This role is to support the Head of Proposals in producing high quality tenders and prequalification’s for a wide range of major civil engineering opportunities. You will be joining a highly successful team of bid writers, and we are looking for an individual to help further grow our skills and take us to new levels. If you are an engaged, motivated and driven bid professional ready for your next move then this is the role for you. 
The Murphy Work Winning Team has an Industry Leading hit rate, and we need a high-performing individual to help take us to the next level to keep us ahead of the competition.

What you'll be doing 

In liaison with the Bid Managers, Business Development Managers, Sector Directors participate and develop win strategies for all PQQ’s and tender submissions.
Proactively lead the planning, storyboarding, response reviews and the overall timely preparation of high-quality submissions
Work alongside the Bid Manager(s) to drive the overall bid strategy and identity win themes / USPs of our approach.
Undertake storyboarding sessions with PQQ / ITT team members, working alongside the Bid Manager to ensure that all storyboards are reviewed.
Support and deputise for the Head of Proposals
Coach and develop individuals in the bid writing team.
Facilitate and lead Opportunity Start Up and content planning workshops, compile output and organise in-conjunction with the bid manager regular follow up meetings to conclude actions and improve our position.
Work with the Bid Manager(s) and Head of Proposals to develop a proposal structure, setting timescales for tender responses, and ensuring internal deadlines are met (escalating issues as required).
Undertake lead author role on key bids, writing PQQ and ITT submissions, and providing critiques of draft responses, proof reading and copy editing.
Translate complex technical & bespoke material from various sources into concise, easily understandable, organised, one-voice styled content.
Be able to edit and proofread all documentation prior to submission, ensuring the bid and proposal documentation is formatted, collated and presented in a professional manner.
Work alongside the Head of Proposals identify new processes, using industry experience and expertise to ensure progressive improvements in processes.
Support our operational teams for the behavioural requirements of bids, specifically, training/preparation of operations personnel prior to interviews/assessments and written responses.
Successfully work on multiple PQQs and ITTs
Train, inspire and upskill bid and proposals teams so that they are better equipped to win work and take an interest in their personal development. Support the development of knowledge management tools.
Be disciplined and flexible in achieving deadlines and have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads.
Proven experience in the creation of bids and presentations to a high quality Who we are looking for

A sound understanding of the industry from working in the civil engineering sector.
Enjoy mentoring and upskilling of junior staff.
A natural flare and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to write about complicated and technical issues in plain English.
An understanding of using AI in a proposal environmental.
Strong interpersonal skills  

About Murphy
Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. 

Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture. 

What you’ll get in return

Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
Above market rate contributory pension scheme
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme  
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today. 

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail.

J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK