Position: Bid Writer (M&E)

Location: Stockport

Salary: Neg plus package

Company Overview:

Howells is working with a reputable Energy company that delivers renewable & heating, solutions within the public sector & for major private sector clients. The Group has over 3,000 colleagues and revenue of over 340m.

Our client is a turnkey decarbonisation, energy generation and consumption reduction specialist. They value proposition delivers reduced operational costs substantial progress to achieving Net Zero Carbon, energy resilience and security to large scale end user clients. These clients own & operate large scale, multi-site facilities across commercial, industrial, Leisure & large-scale agriculture sectors.

Bid Writer Key Responsibilities:

Creation of high quality, compelling proposal material (text & graphics) and document production maintaining consistency of style, brand and tone
Co-ordinate and liaise with clients and internal teams to support the development of and writing bespoke, high quality PQQ and ITT submissions to secure opportunities by demonstrating a clear understanding of client requirements and maximising submission scores
Translate technical information into a written proposal that is clear and can be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences
Clearly communicate the key benefits of our tender response through the development of compelling proposals and presentations
Produce case studies and gather additional evidence that supports submissions
Maintain the bid library and collate high scoring bid responses to support future submissions
Use CRM data to make informed & strategic decisions around opportunity navigation and achieving success.
Maintain the bid pipeline and reporting process in conjunction with Bid Team colleagues
Support the Sales Team in the preparation of negotiated proposal submissions
Promote a drive for customer excellence across the virtual team and embed same into all stages of bid process
Secure detailed feedback for unsuccessful opportunities to ensure iterative learning & improvement of submissions
Overall bid coordination with internal & external stakeholder management (with the support of the Commercial Director)
Ad hoc duties as required

Bid Writer Qualifications:

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (essential)
Renewable Energy and/or sustainability background (desirable)
APMP member/accredited member (desirable)

Bid Writer Required Skills:

Excellent written English
Detailed knowledge and experience of bid writing
Communication and motivational skills
Management and team-working skills
Creativity
Computer literacy including Microsoft Office programs essential. Adobe Creative Suite experience strongly desirable
Ability to work fast and accurately.
Interpersonal Skills
Diplomatic and assertive
Good communication and motivational skills
Confident
Intelligent
Calm under pressure
Eye for corporate layout and presentation style
Proactive and self-motivated
Enthusiastic and energetic
Flexible
Conscientious and attention to detail

Bid Writer Required Experience:

At least 2 years' experience of operating within an M&E bid writing role (essential)
Proven, successful bid-writing experience from within both the public and private sectors (essential)
Strong organisational and time-management skills (essential)
Sound business acumen (essential)
Thorough understanding of the bid process (essential)
Experience of proposals, bids and tender writing within a fast-paced office environment (essential)
Knowledge of the energy/environmental and/or construction sectors (desirable)
Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms
Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook and clear focus on client satisfaction
Reliable, accountable & genuine team player
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise well when working on multiple projects concurrently
Strong attention to detail, accurate and methodical in work to overcome challenges and see projects through to completion
Excellent computer skills with advanced MS Word and a strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint (all essential), knowledge of InDesign an added benefit
Ability to build relationships and a good rapport with clients to generate confidence

Additional requirements:

Disclosure Check/DBS
Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

What's on offer:

Base salary (dependent on experience).
Optional EV Salary sacrifice scheme
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Positive, encourage and inclusive company culture.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.