Senior Bid Writer
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Department: Civil Engineering
Location: Swindon
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
📌 Role Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join our team.
[1.1]. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the development and production of high-quality written and visual responses for major pre-qualifications (PQQs) and bids [1.1, 3.1]. You will ensure our submissions fully answer client requirements while clearly communicating technical infrastructure solutions [1.1].
🏗️ Key Accountabilities
Mastermind Tender Content: Draft original, high-scoring responses for complex PQQs and Tenders, including bespoke methodologies, case studies, and corporate capabilities [3.1].
Lead Storyboarding: Facilitate and own strategic storyboarding sessions with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to map out winning answers from concept to completion [3.6].
Integrate Visual Solutions: Conceptualise and prepare impactful graphics, flow charts, diagrams, and organisation charts to support a world-class submission layout [1.1, 3.7].
Drive Quality & Compliance: Manage the red review process, assessing contributors' first drafts, providing constructive feedback, and editing/proofreading documentation to a uniformly high standard [3.5, 3.8].
Support Bid Leadership: Work alongside the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers, and Bid Managers to coordinate resources and manage submission data [3.2, 3.3].
Knowledge & Systems Management: Lead internal Knowledge Management, re-work existing pre-written corporate content, and manage the Document Management System [3.11, 3.12, 3.13].
Deliver Under Pressure: Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, contributing to the final publication and timely submission of bids in a high-pressure environment [3.10, 3.14].
🌟 Our Guiding Principles
We seek a senior leader who naturally embodies our core corporate values:
Integrity: Take pride in your team's output and build a fair culture through open, honest feedback.
Accountability: Drive joint delivery outcomes, accept personal accountability, and challenge sub-standard performance.
Innovation: Influence solutions to address inefficiencies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Deliver: Bring a "can-do" attitude, go the extra mile for customers, and build strong relationships across diverse backgrounds.
Sustainability: Prioritize safety, communicate effectively, and embrace change to ensure business resilience.
🔎 What We Are Looking For
Proven Track Record: Extensive experience writing high-value bids specifically within civil engineering, major infrastructure, or heavy construction.
Technical & Contractual Literacy: Strong understanding of civil methodologies and common industry contracts (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, GCC).
Exceptional Communication: Master-level technical writing, proofreading, and editorial skills with immaculate attention to detail [3.5].
Visual Presentation Aptitude: Ability to translate complex site data into sharp, professional graphics and diagrams [1.1, 3.7].
Deadline Driven: Resilient professional with a proven capability to manage tight deadlines within high-pressure environments [3.14
Department: Civil Engineering
Location: Swindon
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
📌 Role Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join our team.
[1.1]. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the development and production of high-quality written and visual responses for major pre-qualifications (PQQs) and bids [1.1, 3.1]. You will ensure our submissions fully answer client requirements while clearly communicating technical infrastructure solutions [1.1].
🏗️ Key Accountabilities
Mastermind Tender Content: Draft original, high-scoring responses for complex PQQs and Tenders, including bespoke methodologies, case studies, and corporate capabilities [3.1].
Lead Storyboarding: Facilitate and own strategic storyboarding sessions with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to map out winning answers from concept to completion [3.6].
Integrate Visual Solutions: Conceptualise and prepare impactful graphics, flow charts, diagrams, and organisation charts to support a world-class submission layout [1.1, 3.7].
Drive Quality & Compliance: Manage the red review process, assessing contributors' first drafts, providing constructive feedback, and editing/proofreading documentation to a uniformly high standard [3.5, 3.8].
Support Bid Leadership: Work alongside the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers, and Bid Managers to coordinate resources and manage submission data [3.2, 3.3].
Knowledge & Systems Management: Lead internal Knowledge Management, re-work existing pre-written corporate content, and manage the Document Management System [3.11, 3.12, 3.13].
Deliver Under Pressure: Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, contributing to the final publication and timely submission of bids in a high-pressure environment [3.10, 3.14].
🌟 Our Guiding Principles
We seek a senior leader who naturally embodies our core corporate values:
Integrity: Take pride in your team's output and build a fair culture through open, honest feedback.
Accountability: Drive joint delivery outcomes, accept personal accountability, and challenge sub-standard performance.
Innovation: Influence solutions to address inefficiencies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Deliver: Bring a "can-do" attitude, go the extra mile for customers, and build strong relationships across diverse backgrounds.
Sustainability: Prioritize safety, communicate effectively, and embrace change to ensure business resilience.
🔎 What We Are Looking For
Proven Track Record: Extensive experience writing high-value bids specifically within civil engineering, major infrastructure, or heavy construction.
Technical & Contractual Literacy: Strong understanding of civil methodologies and common industry contracts (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, GCC).
Exceptional Communication: Master-level technical writing, proofreading, and editorial skills with immaculate attention to detail [3.5].
Visual Presentation Aptitude: Ability to translate complex site data into sharp, professional graphics and diagrams [1.1, 3.7].
Deadline Driven: Resilient professional with a proven capability to manage tight deadlines within high-pressure environments [3.14