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