Bid Writter

Bid Writer - Derby

A leading building contractor is searching for a Bid Writer to join the expanding pre-construction team based in Derbyshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer to play a key role in the successful work winning team of a privately-owned contractor.

Why Apply?

Our client has cemented themselves as one of the leading construction employers in the East Midlands. They have developed an excellent client base within the public sector and are framework partners to SCAPE, PAGABO, YORbuild, Department of Education, Crown Commercial Service, Procure23 and others.

They have a full order book for 2025 / 2026 and can offer stable and ongoing work and opportunities and are committed to training, development, investment, and progression of the team.

The company operates with 'traditional values', paying sub-contractors fairly and on-time. It's a friendly team environment, furthermore there is no shareholder pressure and sensible reporting systems in place.

Requirements:

1. Experience of understanding bid procedures and responding to tenders and framework bids
2. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages
3. Ability to motivate and work as part of a team
4. Professional writing skills

Key Duties:

1. Help to secure frameworks and competitively tendered schemes
2. Assist in the tender process and submit work-winning bids
3. Develop bid strategy best-practice tendering
4. Attend PQQ and bid meetings

Key Benefits:

1. Key member of the Pre-Construction Team
2. Excellent opportunities for progression
3. One of the Midland's 'Top Employers'
4. Full order book for 2025 / 2026

Salary & Package:
- Basic salary of 32,000 - 38,000 (DOE)
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Company Pension

To qualify for the higher rate of pay, you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Bid Writer / Bid Coordinator with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor.

For any further information on this Bid Writer vacancy, please apply with your CV attached or contact Tia Cooke at Saxton Recruitment.