Location:Bracknell, Berkshire
Salary Range:£42,000 to £45,000, depending on experience
Contract Type:Permanent, Hybrid, Full-Time
Are you a seasonedBid Writerwith a history of delivering successful tenders? Do you have expertise inelectricalwithin the social housing sector and excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, we invite you to join our team!
This is an exciting chance to make a difference on impactful projects while working in a dynamic and supportive setting. Were looking for a detail-oriented Bid Writer with experience in developing electrical bids, a talent for producing persuasive proposals, and a proven ability to achieve results.
As part of a close-knit team of five, youll play a key role in creating and reviewing compliant, high-quality bid responses, ensuring deadlines are met and established bid processes are adhered to.
We offer excellent professional development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and plenty of fun along the way! If youre a motivated communicator with a sharp eye for detail, wed love to hear from you.
Main Objectives of the Bid Writer role:
- Craft compelling and high-quality responses for PQQs, ITTs, and case studies to win business opportunities aligned with the companys strategic plan
- Ensure timely production of documentation in a busy and pressurised environment
- Enhance existing content in the bid library and create new case studies for upcoming projects, while updating existing ones to maintain a robust knowledge base
- Uphold company brand standards to ensure all bids reflect our values and ethos
- Stay informed about customer expectations and emerging market trends, bringing innovation and fresh ideas to bid submissions
- Provide support to the business development function, contributing to initiatives that align with the overall business strategy
Do you have what it takes?
- Proven experience in bid writing within the construction and social housing sector
- Specialised expertise in developing electrical bids
- Demonstrated ability to plan, produce, and deliver compliant bids and proposals in a business environment
- Strong capability to work under tight deadlines, showcasing excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- A collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Meticulous and detail-oriented, with a conscientious approach to work
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable
- Exceptional writing and communication skills, with a strong command of English grammar, spelling, and vocabulary
- Flexible with work hours when necessary to meet tender deadlines
- Proficient in IT, with above-average skills in MS Word
Desirable (but not essential):
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- APMP Foundation qualification
Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get as a Bid Writer:
- 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
- Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations?as part of our referral scheme
- Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
- A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
- A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
- Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more?
About us:
At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to quality of works. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.
If you are driven, and reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.
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