Senior Bid Writer - Tech

Salary/Rate:£50,000
Town/City:Gateshead
County:Tyne and Wear
Sector:Sustainability
Job ref:1011565
Post Date:09.10.24
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About the Role

Are you an experienced Bid Writer looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking environmental consultancy? Our client is offering a flexible Senior Bid Writer role where you'll lead winning bid strategies for their Advisory Services team. This hybrid position is based ideally out of the Runcorn or Gateshead office, with 2 days per week onsite and flexible working arrangements.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Achieve targets for the Bids team, maintaining a 50% win rate.
  • Develop and implement bid strategies to support company growth, collaborating with the New Business team.
  • Identify bid opportunities from tender alerts, emails, and other sources.
  • Lead the creation of winning bid themes and strategies.
  • Oversee key meetings, including bid/no-bid decisions, kick-off sessions, and quality and price reviews.
  • Review and refine pricing and bid content.
  • Attend bid interviews and clarification meetings as required.
  • Conduct debriefs and lessons learned sessions for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and update bid resources (response libraries, CVs, case studies, references).
  • Keep the bid horizon updated with tender notifications and business intelligence.
  • Support proposal and quotation efforts.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in bid writing and bid processes, ideally in sectors like environmental consultancy, infrastructure, or construction.
  • Is tech-savvy, with examples of implementing AI or tech innovations into a bid process.
  • Possesses strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer management and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

About the Team:
You’ll be part of a 5-person Bids team, reporting to the Head of Sales.

About Our Client:
Our client is a leading environmental services consultancy committed to creating safe, sustainable, and compliant workplaces. Specializing in asbestos management, environmental consultancy, and geospatial surveying, their mission is to protect people and the environment through exceptional service.

Salary: Flexible depending on experience, with a maximum of £50k for senior positions.

Join the team to help shape the future of environmental consultancy and innovation!

This hybrid position is based ideally out of the Runcorn or Gateshead office, with 2 days per week onsite and flexible working arrangements.

 

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