Lead Bid Writer

About The Role
We are looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our growing pre-construction team. You will be working on the production of high-quality tender submissions within the engineering, construction and infrastructure markets.
Dyer & Butler is a leading supplier of infrastructure maintenance, repair and renewals solutions in the Aviation, Rail and Civil engineering sector, working for Client owners and operators of secure and safety critical infrastructure including Network Rail, National Grid, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, MoD, and Associated British Ports.
Key Role Responsibilities:
Compile information and write bid specific submission content across all divisions (Rail, Aviation, Defence and Infrastructures)
 Manage the creation of high quality, compelling, and customer focused bid/ PQQ submissions
Interview Subject Matter Experts to extract relevant information and tailored responses
Lead storyboarding and answer planning sessions
Work closely with the Bid Manager and the Pre-Construction team to develop bid specific win themes, answer plans and appropriate evidence
Develop, assess and review responses against evaluation criteria
Work with other members of the bid team in the production of bid/ PQQ responses
Take responsibility for submissions’ presentation and formatting ensuring that these comply with the submissions and Company guidelines 
About you:
The successful candidate will be a highly polished professional with a demonstrable experience in undertaking overall bid writing and co-ordination.
You will have the energy and passion required for hands on production of high quality and focussed bespoke written content in the UK infrastructure/construction industry
Be an excellent communicator with strong written English skills who is comfortable and energised working in a deadline driven role with effective time management skills
Have a thorough understanding of work winning procedures and processes, reinforce and ensure compliance to these throughout the bid process
Strong research capabilities to provide contextual, tailored responses to Clients whilst ensuring the latest industry thinking is reflected in tender submissions
Able to turn technical information into work winning responses that reflect the client's aims and objectives
Be able to present information and data in innovative ways using graphics or data
Able to improve and tailor standard responses and write responses from scratch with input from Subject Matter Experts
Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
 
Qualifications
you will have achieved APMP certification - foundation level or above
have a demonstrable experience working on multi-million-pound construction or similar industry submissions
Strong IT literacy with Microsoft and Adobe software - solid Word skills
Experience using InDesign or Visio (desirable) 
In return we offer:
 
Highly attractive Salary 
Pension
Car or car allowance
Medical
Paid Holiday
A dynamic & supportive work environment 
A real opportunity to make an impact 
**Dyer & Butler are an Equal Opportunities Employer