Bid Writer

1 week ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Colas Ltd Full time

Join to apply for the Bid Writer role at Colas Ltd Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries and employing more than 55,000 people worldwide, including 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We specialise in highways construction and have been involved in large‑scale UK and international projects in highways, airfields, marine sectors, and offer highways maintenance services and our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuous employee development, offering excellent career potential. Purpose of the Role The Bid Writer role sits within the Colas Asset & Maintenance Solutions bid team, producing high‑quality, professionally written content for pre‑qualification and tender submissions. This role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based in any of the following offices: Birmingham, Chester, Portsmouth, Warrington, or London. As a Bid Writer, you will provide effective bid writing services and technical solutions for allocated opportunities, liaising effectively with colleagues in Procurement, Commercial, Technical, Support Services, and the wider business. The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £55,000. Main Responsibilities Work with the Proposals Manager to maintain and improve bid management processes and challenge existing practices. Use bid writing resources to develop and complete written responses, contributing to win themes and bidding strategies through client research, document reviews, and liaison with regional teams. Deliver written responses for pre‑qualification and tender submissions to consistently high and compliant standards. Participate in peer review responses, storyboarding sessions, bid solution meetings, and assist with preparation of presentations to the client. Ideal Candidate A full driving licence and a degree or equivalent, preferably in English, Journalism, or Humanities. Experienced in producing and editing written content for pre‑qualification and tender submissions within the construction, civil engineering, or related industries. Package Description A salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions of up to 10% Life Assurance Scheme at 4× basic salary 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role) Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification Ongoing personal/professional development Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and more through our online employee benefits portal Core Values and Culture At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. Equal Opportunity Statement Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Recruitment Agency Note In line with our company policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full-time Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Construction Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr

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