Bid writer

Linear Recruitment are working with a blue chip civils and utilities company who are interested in a Bid Writer for their head office in Walsall Description To lead the quality aspects of proposal submissions for civil engineering works following company procedures; working with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions promptly and to a high standard to secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the company #39;s objectives. Key Responsibilities: * Read the tender documents to appreciate requirements ndash; alerting the Bid Manager to any key issues. * Work with the Bid Manager, to define and incorporate win strategies into bid submissions and to understand the quality section scoring requirements. * Develop delivery plans for bids per company procedures. * Obtain buy-in from Business Units for bids to support response development. * Co-ordinate and produce all supporting documentation required for bid submissions, applying Barhale pillars and values to create differential for our bids. * Ensure all tender meetings are held and recorded, under company procedures. * Attend key tender meetings (start-up, mid-term review and adjudication minimum) * Assemble bid documents and ensure delivery to customer #39;s requirements. * Evaluate all documentation and gain a complete understanding of the client project brief to identify deliverables. * Define lsquo;what the client seeks to buy and how Barhale can differentiate itself in meeting that needs rsquo; Develop and record Case Studies for the projects that Barhale deliver. * Present key customer requirements * Present basis of bid (non-estimating) * Ensure the bid is prepared following company procedures. * Ensure sign-off of the bid and any significant post-tender amendments by an authorised person. * Develop Case Studies of works in progress Prepare ldquo;Tender Handover packs. rdquo; Key measures and targets * Able to describe the quality submission scoring requirements. * Writes responses that reflect and talk to the client #39;s requirements whilst scoring at least 80% of the available marks. * Responses delivered in line with the client rsquo;s defined tender programme Key relationships * Work alongside the tendering teams to produce a coherent and consistent tender submission, and develop and sell the winning strategy. * Provide handover documents to Business Unit teams following contract award. Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria: * Understanding of commercial aspects including terms and conditions and procurement models used in civil engineering. * Strong organisational skills that enable the bid process to be a well-coordinated and timely process * Experience in one or more of the civil, water, waste, rail, or tunnelling sectors. * Knowledge of current HSEQ requirements. Knowledge and Experience * Understanding commercial aspects including terms and conditions and procurement models used in civil engineering. * Strong organisational skills that enable the bid process to be a well-coordinated and timely process * Experience in one or more of the civil, water, waste, rail, or tunnelling sectors. * Knowledge of current HSEQ requirements. Qualifications Good written English including technical writing. Have attended a formal bid writing training course. Able to deliver high-quality, compelling output promptly against the client rsquo;s submission programme. Able to review and improve written bid submissions. Personal Qualities Able to work with senior personnel within Barhale. Confident dealing with customers at a senior level Strong personal motivational skills Team ethos