1 Bid Writer roles in Basingstoke

What you'll be doing

As a Bid Writer, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Gather, collate and write material in order to meet the requirements for pre-qualification and tender submissions


• Work to a programme of deliverables to meet tender requirements, including organising and attending workshops as appropriate, to support development of the storyboard, first draft and final draft responses


• Capture and support development of bid win themes from tender strategy meetings and workshops


• Write specific responses to questions in a PQQ or tender


• Keep up to date with project-specific case studies and value reports


• Produce bespoke material to support business development and account management activities


• Research and write supporting information for use in proposals, including case studies, CVs, project best practice and project innovations.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• An excellent standard of written English, with strong verbal communication skills


• Previous experience in work winning / tendering environment


• Knowledge and experience of the techniques and methods of proposal writing


• A thorough knowledge of Word and other Microsoft Office software


• Attention to detail and the ability to see tasks through to completion


• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with subject matter expertise outside of the core team


• A self-starter who can manage their own time and who proactively seeks and executes activities that will add value.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com