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Bid Writer
August 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Bid Writer
Location: Flexible, nearest office Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
Business Area: Kier Infrastructure
Contract: Full time, permanent (Monday to Friday) - able to consider agile working
Salary: Competitive salary + industry leading benefits
The team here at Kier Infrastructure are trusted to deliver on the UK's most critical national infrastructure projects. From Crossrail to Hinkley Point C, our building work spans once-in-a-lifetime urban regeneration and landmark commercial developments, right through to cutting-edge laboratories and large-scale public sector facilities - completed end-to-end by our in-house team with the expertise and vision to deliver high-value, complex projects.
Kier Infrastructure are currently recruiting for a Bid Writer to join our Submissions Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an all-round communicator to play a central role in growing the Kier Infrastructure business.
Job Responsibilities
In this exciting Bid Writer role, you'll create overall compelling and engaging high scoring submissions. You'll write technical and non-technical quality bid responses for Kier Infrastructure tenders, pre-qualifications and general bid submissions. You'll also work closely with our Bid Management team and Business Development to assess and prepare bid plans and bid process including reviews, and with preconstruction departments to ensure a collective approach to final submissions.
What are we looking for?
A degree educated or equivalent individual who is confident and enthusiastic about work winning success. Previous bidding experience is essential with an ability to work to tight deadlines. You'll have proficient IT skills using Microsoft and Adobe Software and be a strong communicator, both verbal and written. You'll also have an ability to influence and persuade others and have strong attention to detail. Experience in bidding within the civil engineering discipline is desirable.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options, together with additional valuable benefits such as:
- Free Life Assurance
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
- Plus, many more benefits geared to your well-being
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look here to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk.
Your chapter can start now, and we can build our inspiring story, together.
Closing Date: 31st August 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment agencies- we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. The recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL should we require assistance. For further information, visit our careers help page.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.