Proposal Writer

Bid Solutions is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to join its Business Development Team. Working for a leading engineering consultancy, the role will involve writing high-quality content for bids, marketing materials, and other areas.

About the Team:

The Business Development group is a dedicated team that provides expertise and support in managing and delivering successful tender submissions to clients or other alliance companies. Additionally, the team develops and executes various marketing initiatives, including publications and events.

• Work with senior proposals managers and business development teams to craft winning proposals, leading the development of high-quality written content.
• Help maintain a library of bid resources, including model responses for submissions, project case studies, and CVs.
• Write content, including responses to tender questions, executive summaries, case studies, and CVs.
• Edit responses written by subject matter experts across various departments (H&S, environmental and quality management, HR, and finance).
• Proofread bids, marketing materials, and other business documentation.
• Create and maintain templates.
• Coach colleagues in bid writing best practices.
• Contribute to the development of proposal themes that demonstrate an understanding of client needs and how we will add value for them.
• Facilitate content planning/storyboarding workshops to establish the story and structure for each response, ensuring all client requirements are addressed.

• Previous experience in a similar bid writing role.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to translate technical or corporate language into flowing and readily understood English.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with teams in a diverse range of forums and environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a business development team in the UK and international regions.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and 365.
• Willingness to work flexibly to ensure workload is managed effectively.

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.