Bid Writer

2 months ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Galliford Try Full time

About the Role:

Galliford Try is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to join our team within our Facilities Management Business. As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for creating effective and imaginative responses to pre-qualification and tender questionnaires.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop high-quality written submissions, including producing, coordinating, and editing written content.
  • Manage the submissions process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Contribute to the bid team at key stages of individual tender projects, gathering technical information from internal departments to compile and ensure a high-quality bespoke solution is offered to the client.
  • Actively participate in storyboarding and development of strategic themes.
  • Ensure all proposals are prepared in line with tender programme requirements.
  • Ensure submissions are produced to the highest quality and aligned with company bid management standards.
  • Be responsible for proofreading material and providing technical and commercial writing skills.
  • Assist with development of bespoke proposals, best practice information, technique guides, template answers, and style sheets.
  • Build and develop relationships with key business sector teams.
  • Produce high-quality documents and submissions in line with identified deadlines.
  • Analyze and review previous submissions and document learning for implementation in future bids.
  • Produce promotional/marketing materials and award submissions.
  • Manage the submission content as part of the wider bid process.
  • Assemble and shape construction information into compelling submissions.
  • Write and edit pre-qualification documents.
  • Write and edit capability statements and expression of interest documents.
  • Liaise with the wider Pre-construction team for technical content.
  • Create and edit presentations.
  • Capture and collate evidence to support submissions.

About You:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Bid Writer who possesses:

  • Industry-specific knowledge of bid writing within the construction market.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative when required.
  • Proven track record in the sector or similar role, preferably with a main contractor.
  • Excellent written English and communication skills.
  • Flexibility to meet time pressures to deliver high-quality submissions on time.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-writing skills.
  • Adaptability and drive to progress the role into other areas, including business development, as and when necessary.
  • A naturally inquisitive nature to challenge ideas and provide innovative solutions.
  • Display a creative flair in their writing and ensuring high standards of accuracy and document control.
  • Adaptable and able to deal with changing project requirements.

Technical Professional Qualifications:

  • Degree qualified, preferably in a subject with a high focus on creating high-quality written work.
  • Previous experience in either a consultancy, facilities management, or construction business.
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK.
  • Adaptable to deal with changing project requirements.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other desktop publishing software packages.

What We Can Offer:

Galliford Try is a leading construction group with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
  • A wide range of corporate discounts.
  • Cycle to Work schemes.
  • Comprehensive pension plan.
  • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
  • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free support to those who need it.
  • Paid for yearly membership to one recognized professional association relevant to your role.

About Us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme, which offers discounts on certain products, advice, and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfill their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where, and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity, and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.


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