Shillito Group
Bid writer
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Bid Writer
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location: East Midlands
Benefits: Excellent Benefits
Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer. You will play an important part in shaping our proposals and producing clear, professional client-facing documents and presentations. You will also be part of a supportive team environment where cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge help drive strong bid outcomes.
The Role
- Develop clear win strategies and answer planning.
- Review PQQ and tender requirements and plan the overall submission approach.
- Carry out research to support high-quality, well-informed bid submissions.
- Lead assigned bids, including organising kick-off meetings, planning tasks, and coordinating written responses.
- Produce, edit, and review bespoke tender responses that are clear, accurate, engaging, and aligned with client needs.
- Work with internal teams and external consultants to develop high-quality technical and methodology content.
- Prepare materials for client presentations and attend interviews as required.
- Maintain and update bid information within bid software and company systems.
- Support continuous improvement by monitoring feedback and implementing updates to processes and documents.
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Person
- Minimum 5 years’ experience preparing high-quality PQQs and tender submissions for construction or civil engineering projects.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to producing strong, competitive bids.
- Confident communicator with clear, effective written and verbal skills.
- Strong organiser, able to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled with IT and presentation tools, creating engaging and professional bid content.
- Careful and precise, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, high-quality submissions.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team, with a positive and collaborative approach.
- Proven background in delivering complex bids and producing high-quality tender, PQQ, and proposal responses.
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