469 - Bid Writer
469 - Bid Writer
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Bid Writer to support their Bidding Team in delivering high-quality PQQs and tender submissions at both the pre-qualification and bidding stages. This role requires a detail-focused, collaborative individual who can produce compelling written content, maintain accurate bid documentation, and support the business in identifying and securing new opportunities across the UK Facilities Management sector.
Location: Stirling, Scotland / Hybrid Working (3 days per week on-site)
Travel: Minimal, as required. Applicants must hold a valid driver's license.
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Company Benefits:
- Private Healthcare (BUPA)
- Car Allowance/Company Car
Application Deadline: Open until filled – early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.
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Bid Writer Deliverables / Outcomes (include but are not limited to):
- Lead the completion of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and the quality sections of tender submissions.
- Use historic project knowledge to provide relevant and accurate information to colleagues.
- Identify potential opportunities for regional teams by collating information from platforms such as Tussell, ESPO and CCS.
- Work closely with Bid Team members to meet submission deadlines, sharing best practices and supporting continuous improvement.
- Prepare and contribute to presentation materials (typically PowerPoint) for Senior Management and wider business colleagues.
- Gather and update CVs and Project Data Sheets, potentially conducting interviews with staff as required to obtain key information.
- Update and maintain databases for PQQ and bid responses.
- Collate key bid-related information, including master project lists.
- Manage Constructionline and other relevant bid-related databases.
- Maintain the PQQ summary spreadsheet to track the outcomes of submissions.
- Actively pursue learning and development opportunities to improve bidding capabilities and proposal quality.
- Contribute positively to the team environment and support other reasonable tasks requested by the line manager.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in proposal writing within Facilities Management is essential.
- Strong IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Strong teamworking ability, proactive mindset and attention to detail.
- Previous experience in data manipulation and data collation.
- Must live within commutable distance of Stirling and be able to work in the office 3 days per week.