Bid Writer

To assist in the production, co-ordination and structured written quality submissions for tenders.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Work with the Bid Manager and wider bid team in the overall production of quality tender submissions.
• Interpret tender documentation, specifications and client instructions to identify key submission requirements, evaluation criteria and scoring methodology.
• Manage formatting, version control, document layout and production for final tender submissions.
• Ensure tender documents adhere to portal requirements, word counts, formats, and submission protocols.
• Produce clear, compelling and compliant quality answers in line with tender deadlines.
• Develop, write and edit bid content, ensuring consistent tone, messaging and formatting across all documentation.
• Liaise with Estimating, Business Development, HSQE, Operations and Project Delivery teams to obtain bid inputs.
• Complete PQQ, RFI, Contractor Competence and On-boarding documentation as required.
• Maintain and update staff CVs, Project Data Sheets and Case Studies for tender submissions.
• Take ownership of the tender information library/bank and ensure content is accurate, updated and compliant with current standards.
• Assist in the production and formatting of post-tender presentations.

Person Specification: Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree/HND/HNC in English/Business/Marketing or equivalent is desirable
• Strong understanding of PQQ/ITT and competitive tendering processes within the Construction industry.
• Experience producing technical written content with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software is desirable

Experience

• Proven track record of successful bid writing in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating and developing tender submissions, case studies and CVs.
• Understanding of public/private procurement and evaluation criteria.

Skills

• Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
• Strong time management and ability to work to fixed deadlines.
• Confident in liaising with stakeholders and gathering information.
• High level of document formatting and presentation competency.

Attributes

• Detail-focused, organised and self-motivated.
• Collaborative, adaptable and proactive under pressure.
• Commercially aware with client-focused mindset.

Luddon Construction Limited
Registered in Scotland: SC057943