Bid Writer

**Bid Writer - Cookstown - Engineering**

Based in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, our highly esteemed client specialising in Water and Energy services has a full time, permanent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to join the team

**Main Responsibilities**:
As Bid Writer you will be responsible for creating and submitting proposals and tenders to secure new business opportunities for the company.
- Ensure all PQQ / tender documents are prepared and submitted to a high standard, covering all the stated requirements and delivered on-time.
- Analyse client requirements. You must read and understand the client’s requirements and specifications, and tailor proposals accordingly.
- Write clear, concise, and compelling PQQs / tenders that meet the client’s needs and requirements. Ensure that proposals are error-free, consistent, and comply with company standards and formatting.
- Coordinate with internal & external stakeholders: The bid writer must work closely with various departments and external partner companies, to gather information, coordinate responses, and ensure proposal accuracy.
- Manage the PQQ / tender process: The bid writer must manage the entire process, from identifying opportunities to final submission, while ensuring that all deadlines are met.
- Assist with the preparation of presentations, organisation charts, data sheets of relevant project experience and project specific CVs for client presentations and tender submissions.
- Maintain an update the reference library of standard and non-standard answers for PQQs / Tenders.
- Maintain an update standard company documents required for tender submissions e.g. company policies, insurances and financial information.
- Continuous improvement: Continuously review and improve the PQQ / tender process, templates, and messaging to enhance the quality and success rate of proposals.
- Research and identify new business opportunities via a range of public sector procurement portals.
- Assist with the coordination of company media and advertising material with company branding.
- Any other duties as required by management.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience of compiling and completing public sector PQQs / tenders and a familiarity with public sector procurement processes.
- Experience of using a range of tender portals.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Experience of working in a busy, deadline driven working environment.
- Experience of creating professional documentation to a very high standard with particular focus on accuracy and eye for detail.
- Ability to work well using initiative, being highly organised and multi-tasking as required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, developing good working relationships with all company departments.
- IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

**Benefits**
- Private Healthcare, including 24/7 GP access via ‘Doctor Care Anywhere’.
- Company Pension.
- Company Life Insurance.
- 30 days holiday per year.
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) training, with progression opportunities.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cookstown, County Tyrone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Technical Writing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person