- Develop persuasive and engaging responses that go beyond client expectations, incorporating tangible benefits, clear commitments, and relevant evidence
- Embed the winning strategy within proposals, addressing client priorities and integrating strong, consistent win themes
- Fully understand and respond to client questions and evaluation criteria with tailored, relevant content
- Provide input and constructive challenge throughout answer planning and review stages
This position allows for hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in a designated office (location and working pattern to be agreed with line management). Flexibility may be required to support priority bids, attend site visits, or participate in in-person meetings.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Temporarily working from other offices to support key bid opportunities
- Attending meetings or site visits as agreed with line management
- Diploma or degree-level qualification
- Formal bid writing training (e.g. Shipley or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proven experience in successful bid writing within a relevant infrastructure or construction environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience using knowledge management or content libraries
- Professional proposals qualification (e.g. APMP)
- Awareness of industry practices, standards, and terminology in construction or related sectors
A range of employee benefits, including:
- Competitive holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional days
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies and support services
- Continuous professional development and mentoring
- Pension and annual bonus schemes
- Employee recognition and long-service awards
- Vehicle and health benefits (dependent on role)
- Participation in discount and wellness programmes (e.g., cycle to work, gym membership, employee assistance services)
The team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality engineering services across national and local road networks. Projects may include motorway enhancements, local authority schemes, and smart infrastructure solutions. The team collaborates closely with clients during all project phases, from early contractor involvement to final delivery, leveraging innovation and best practice to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability.