BAM UK & Ireland
Senior Bid Writer
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BAM UK & Ireland are recruiting a Senior Bid Writer to join our frameworks team. Working as part of Construction’s Work Winning team, the Senior Bid Writer is responsible for producing high-quality, high scoring bid proposals that secure new business opportunities.
Making Possible
- Lead the end-to-end bid writing process, ensuring the production of high scoring, persuasive, and compliant proposals.
- Develop and write high-quality content tailored to client requirements, bid specifications, and evaluation criteria.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights for bid development.
- Contribute to the development—and where appropriate assist with leading bid strategies. Identify hot buttons and key win themes and differentiators to enhance the competitiveness of submissions.
- Review and refine content for clarity, consistency and brand alignment, and ensure all bid documents are accurate, compliant and of the highest quality.
- Review and refine content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with company branding and messaging. Review and edit bid documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance, ensuring all submissions meet the highest standards.
- Manage the writing of proposals for multiple bid projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines.
- Support in the finalisation of written responses ensuring all components are cohesive, formatted and are aligned with the bid strategy.
- Support and collaborate with team members to create visually appealing and informative graphics that enhance bid documents.
- Conduct research to strengthen bid responses and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, inform bid strategies and improve success rates.
- Continuously improve bid writing processes, templates, and knowledge management resources.
- Maintain and update bid libraries, templates, and other resources to streamline the bid process and ensure consistency.
- Mentor and support to team members to enhance overall bid quality and efficiency.
- Ensure all bid submissions adhere to company policies and governance processes.
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To be based from any UK office with regular travel across the UK
What’s in it for you?
We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:
- 8% pension contribution
- Private Health Insurance
- Dental Plan
- 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service
- 2 Wellbeing days annually
- Paid maternity & paternity leave
- Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
- Company vehicles (role dependent) -......and many more great perks.
What do you bring to the role?
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience as a Bid Writer, Senior Bid Writer, or in a similar role within a bidding/tendering environment.
- Strong understanding of bid processes, frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and persuasive content.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management tools.
- Knowledge of construction industry standards and practices.
- Knowledge of procurement and public/private sector tendering processes (desirable).
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Business, Marketing or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification is advantageous.
- Bid-writing training, such as Shipley or Winning Bids Masterclass (desirable).
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
"Join us in Making Possible"
For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager: paul.howes@bam.com
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