Civils – Bid Writing Specialist

What we're looking for

We are actively seeking an individual with a strong aptitude for technical writing to join our dynamic Civils Pre-construction team. Our collaborative approach to tenders involves a dedicated team led by the Pre-construction Manager, comprising a skilled estimator, planner, and marketing support, with additional operational expertise for specialised technical solutions. In this pivotal role, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of crafting the written quality submission integral to tenders or pre-qualification questionnaires.

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary
  • 26 days annual leave plus additional long service entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Car allowance
  • Hand holding people representing careers and employment Employee benefits

What it's all about

The Role:

The key requirements of the role are:

  • Analytical Skills: Proficiently dissect quality questions, identifying and emphasising their key elements.
  • Strategic Planning: Lead “storyboard” sessions, charting the necessary content to effectively address the identified key elements.
  • Collaborative Content Development: Work closely with subject matter experts to draft content that comprehensively addresses the identified key elements of quality questions.
  • Editorial Oversight: Edit final responses to ensure uniformity in language and style across all questions.
  • Visual Enhancement: Collaborate with the Marketing Department to create Infographics that enhance the presentation of our answers.
  • Research Proficiency: Demonstrate the ability to research technical data, client policy targets, and information pertinent to the local community, adding substantial value to our responses.
  • Additional Writing Tasks: Provide assistance in crafting Project Profiles and Case Studies as needed.
  • Team Collaboration: Demonstrate the ability to seamlessly work within a team, consistently meeting fixed deadlines.
  • Strategic Alignment: Collaborate within the bid team to establish Winvic’s “Win Themes” that resonate with our objectives.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • 2 years+ UK experience as Bid Writer for a Main Contractor, in addition to previous experience working in a construction role .
  • Detailed knowledge and experience of bid writing
  • Construction and/or bid background desirable
  • Knowledge of construction/maintenance/building environment and relevant sectors
  • Strong track record securing projects and working within a team.
  • Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

Winvic's Core Values

  • Respect – For all of our colleagues, regardless of their position in the organisation. Respect for suppliers, communities, the environment – and for our customers. By valuing the opinions and concerns of others our solutions deliver the best outcome for all stakeholders.
  • Loyalty – To our customers, each other, and our suppliers.
  • Honesty – Allows us to tackle difficult conversations constructively. Straight-talking generates trust and helps to solve problems quickly. We keep clients in the picture at all times, so there will be no nasty surprises on cost or delivery.
  • Challenging/questioning – Always asking ourselves if there is a better way. The commitment to continuous improvement underpins our position as industry leaders.
  • Passion: pride, tenacity, drive – The winning mentality. If it’s in our hearts it’s at the heart of the business. The most important ingredient in the recipe for success.

Ready to apply?

Email CV and a covering letter stating where you saw the advertisement to Miss Rebecca Schwarz rebeccaschwarz@winvic.co.uk

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The Winvic Way

From before day one, Winvic’s founders had a vision of a construction company that didn’t just meet contract requirements. They could see an organisation that was completely trusted by its staff, clients, subcontractors and communities, and which propelled projects to not only meet goals and expectations, but to also go above and beyond. Today, this ethos is known as The Winvic Way.

It ultimately means something different to everyone, but the phrase embodies how each Winvic employee wants to execute their role. Companies and potential new members of staff that share our unyielding ethos are inevitably drawn to working with us, and vice versa, finding our open, pragmatic and ‘go-all-out’ attitude refreshing, valuable and desirable.