Bid Writer

Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent no fee will be applicable please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Role Title:Bid Writer

Business Unit: Oak Facades

Location: Uxbridge or Leicester

Role Overview

The Façade Bid Writer is responsible for producing high-quality persuasive and compliant tender submissions for façade cladding and building envelope projects across both new build and remediation/recladding sectors. Working closely with the Pre-Construction Technical Design Commercial and Operations teams the role involves developing compelling bid responses that clearly communicate the companys expertise delivery capability quality standards and value proposition to clients.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the preparation and submission of PQQs SQs RFIs ITTs and tender proposals for façade and remediation projects.
• Review and analyse tender documentation to identify key requirements risks opportunities and win themes.
• Produce engaging and technically accurate written responses tailored to client requirements.
• Coordinate information from estimating design commercial HSEQ project delivery and supply chain teams to create comprehensive submissions.
• Develop and maintain a library of bid content case studies CVs project profiles and supporting evidence.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant with client specifications quality standards and submission requirements.
• Highlight the companys expertise in façade systems remediation works recladding solutions fire safety improvements and building envelope performance.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to articulate construction methodology project phasing resident liaison strategies and risk mitigation measures.
• Support bid strategy meetings and contribute to identifying key differentiators and winning messages.
• Maintain consistency in branding presentation and quality across all tender documents.
• Coordinate responses relating to sustainability social value health and safety quality assurance and environmental management.
• Monitor bid deadlines and manage submission programmes to ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
• Produce high-scoring client-focused tender submissions.
• Support the successful conversion of tender opportunities into secured projects.
• Enhance the companys reputation as a leading specialist contractor in façade new build remediation and recladding works.
• Continuously improve bid content processes and submission quality to maximise win rates

About You:

• Previous experience as a Bid Writer within the construction façade cladding or building envelope sector.
• Strong understanding of façade systems remediation programmes recladding projects and fire compliance requirements.
• Excellent written communication and document management skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear and compelling client-focused responses.
• Experience working within pre-construction and tendering environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple submissions simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common bid management software.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 4.1 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy were poised for further growth and success so if youre committed talented and enthusiastic Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme which offers discounts on certain products advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when where and how you work. Where appropriate site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices offering different amounts of structure regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UKs leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated progressive business driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve peoples lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need providing opportunities for our people to learn grow and progress working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values delivering excellence for our clients and the community being passionate about our role in providing vital services putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing and collaborating with our clients supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Dont meet every requirement of the role Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try we are committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement of the role we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1