Bid Writer

Job description

ENGIE are recruiting for a Bid Writer to be based at 12 Merchant Court, Monkton Business Park South,Hebburn NE31 2 EX. This is a permanent full time role working 7 hours per day, Monday - Friday. On offer is a competitive salary,bonus and benefits package. 


General Overview:

The role of the Bid Writer is to manage the process of compiling and producing quality bids and related phases in order to win contracts with an expected value of £500k to £250M. To support in the production of high quality bid material (including case studies, CVs, etc) and business-related content. Reporting into the Head of Bids
Main Responsibilities/Duties Include:

·  Maintain bid momentum and ensure information from operational and service teams is received on time and is of sufficient quality and relevance
·  Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements, best practice and Client information, sharing with the team and updating business development systems
·  Identify any past experience with the relevant Client or source information on new clients through Business Development Managers, internet use, etc. 
·  Liaison with Estimators on Tenders for any price/quality synergy and timing of submission
·  Review all bids prior to submission to check relevance, quality and accuracy
·  Manage Site Visit or Interview requirements, identifying a ‘Champion’ to lead the process
·  Compiling, updating and sharing a library of submission information
·  Management of follow-ups with Clients to secure accurate information
·  Maintaining accurate records relating to win/loss rates, sourcing feedback and creating action plans for improvement and proactively update corporate systems and databases
·  Maintaining accurate records of Tender Expected dates, liaising with Estimating to ensure the adequate resource allocation
·  Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements and best practice, sharing knowledge throughout the team
·  Identify opportunities to enhance and improve the process
·  Identify company USP’s and competitive advantage
·  To ensure discipline and professional standards are maintained
·  Development of both internal and external relationships in association with the bid process
·  Maintain current information on ENGIE good practice from Operational and Service teams
·  Successfully manage workload  For more information about ENGIE please visit:http://www.engie.com/en/candidates-area/

Required Knowledge and Experience:  

·  Educated to A Level standard 
·  Computer Literate in MS Office
·  Experience of bid management throughout the full bid lifecycle
·  Up to date construction industry knowledge
·  Graduate (Desirable)
·  Professional Qualification (Desirable)
·  Basic Interview & presentation Skills (Desirable)
·  Social Housing Knowledge/Experience (Desirable)
·  High level of interpersonal skills
·  Good at developing relationships with Operational leaders
·  Able to communicate at all levels
·  Proven written communication and presentation skills
·  Have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
·  Must be organised and able to manage their time effectively
·  Possess an assertive and proactive manner
·  Be confident and enthusiastic 
·  Understand the power of relationships
·  Self-motivated with the ability to work remotely as well as part of a team For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. ENGIE do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This job advert is supported by the ENGIE Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to ENGIE Managers.