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Assistant Bid Writer Job in Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Job Description
Willmott Dixon are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Bid Writer to join our London & East construction business. Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote and office based working.
You may come from a construction background and will have experience in proposals / PQQs / tenders and case studies. Alternatively this role may suit someone with a journalistic skillset and focus, we are looking for a self-starter who is able to work to short fixed deadlines as well as delivering on longer term projects. The ability to self-manage and prioritise your workload is essential. Ideally you may also have a working knowledge of InDesign and the procurement process. Bid writing experience would also be favourable.
Within the role you will be required to: –
* Coordinate the bid process and provide quality support to the Bid Team Leader.
* Enhance the quality of bids.
* Effectively coordinate bid team contributors input.
* Provide creative ideas and initiatives into bids.
* Assess bid requirements and assist the bid leader to shape the proposals.
* Completion of high quality and accurate PQQs.
* Coordinate and produce accurate, well presented bid documentation for tenders.
* Prepare clear effective customer presentations.
* Review pre-bid information and intelligence and gather more if necessary.
* Further develop win strategy with bid lead and business development manager.
* Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors.
* Prepare feasibility documents with business development team.
* Read PQQ documents and understand PQQ requirements.
* Draft PQQ writing plan with business development manager and preconstruction manager support.
* Brief support authors when applicable.
* Issue PQQ responsibilities and deadlines.
* Write bespoke PQQ responses.
* Review and critique specialist authors' responses.
* Rewrite authors' drafts.
* Organise red review of PQQ.
* Proof read colleagues' tender and marketing material.
* Design bespoke bid documents in line with corporate guidance.
* Organise printing, uploading and delivery of tender documents.
* Research and write case study information to support bids and marketing team.
* Research latest bid ideas and share internally.
* Writing bespoke answers to customer questions.
* Redrafting colleagues' written answers.
* Use Desktop Publishing software to create bespoke bids.
* Carry out research into customers and projects.
* Research current projects and create case studies.
Essential Criteria
* Strong written language skills
* Experience of using Microsoft Office
* Organised and methodical
* Relevant degree or equivalent qualification / work experience
Desirable Criteria
Full membership of relevant professional body
* Experience of writing bid submissions
In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access anew generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.
Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.
With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.
Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!
Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Category: Construction
Job Title: Assistant Bid Writer
Salary:
Benefits: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
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