Bid Writer

April 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Bid Writer

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Bid Writer

Location: Nottingham, East Midlands

Business area: Construction

Contract: Full Time



Kier Construction is looking to recruit a Bid Writer who will report to the Bid Manager. The successful post-holder will be contribute to the planned and sustained business growth through the production of professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates Kier's value proposition.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead on and co-ordinate input and responses for pre-qualification questionnaires
  • Lead storyboard sessions with wider bid team members to develop coherent and tailored responses
  • Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts
  • Identify and re-work existing pre-written content in line with specific questions and bespoke to individual client requirements
  • Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, operations, commercial, legal, customer, HR and finance
  • Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Bid Manager against agreed deadlines
  • Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on site visits from and interviews with potential clients
  • Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process
  • Apply client bid feedback to future responses drive continuous improvement
  • Understand and apply public procurement legislation and other relevant policies to written responses


Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.



Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.



We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.



Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our D&I action plan here.


Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.