Bid Writer

Join Our Team as a Permanent Bid Writer – Shaping the Future of Transport Infrastructure

Are you a passionate and skilled writer with a knack for crafting compelling narratives? Amey is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join our thriving Work Winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing exciting new projects within the dynamic world of highways and rail infrastructure.

Your Mission: Craft Winning Proposals

As a key member of our team, you will collaborate closely with the Bid Director, Head of Proposals, Bid Manager, and Proposals Manager to develop persuasive and high-quality bids and proposals. Your exceptional writing skills will showcase Amey’s strengths and ensure our submissions stand out from the competition. You’ll be instrumental in transforming complex technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content that resonates with our clients.

You will contribute to a growing and ambitious team, working on bids with values ranging from £50k to over £1bn.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting compelling bid responses that align with Amey’s brand voice and key win themes, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Creating original content for Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and bids, and editing existing materials for clarity and impact.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to gather essential information and supporting evidence.
• Participating in review cycles (Pink, Red, and Gold) to ensure the highest quality submissions.
• Analyzing client requirements, compliance guidelines, and evaluation criteria to maximize scoring potential.
• Contributing to storyboarding workshops to develop well-structured and client-focused responses.
• Exploring and leveraging new technologies, including AI tools, to optimize the bid writing process.
• Conducting interviews with subject matter experts to develop technically sound and engaging content.
• Developing value propositions and win themes that clearly differentiate Amey and align with client priorities.
• Monitoring the quality of written content to ensure consistency and maximum impact.
• Conducting final editing and proofreading to guarantee readability, accuracy, and consistency.
• Sourcing relevant content and best practices from our Content Library and past successful bids.
• Supporting post-tender lessons learned to drive continuous improvement in our bid writing strategies.

Why Choose Amey? Invest in Your Future.

Amey is more than just a workplace; it’s a place where you can build a fulfilling and impactful career. Recognized as a top 1% employer by Investors in People, we are deeply committed to your professional development and well-being. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary with regular reviews to acknowledge your contributions.
• Career Growth: Benefit from clear advancement opportunities, with potential progression to roles like Senior Bid Writer & Proposals Manager.
• Training & Development: Access comprehensive training programs, including opportunities to pursue AMPM qualifications or Masters degrees.
• Personal Growth: Enhance your personal development through mentorship programs and award-winning initiatives like Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Secure your future with a generous company-contributed pension scheme.
• Holidays: Enjoy a minimum of 24 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Flexible Benefits: Customize your benefits package with options such as additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a wide range of discounts from leading retailers and healthcare providers.
• Social Impact: Participate in community initiatives with two paid volunteering days per year, and contribute to fundraising and local projects.
• Flexible Working: This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to the IDH Birmingham office or bid locations for team meetings. Standard working hours are 37.5 per week.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

We are looking for a talented and driven individual with the following:

• A degree-level qualification in English or a related field (desirable).
• Proven experience in bid writing.
• Experience in highways or rail bidding, or local authority work.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and be self-motivated.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about crafting compelling narratives, shaping the future of transport infrastructure, and contributing to a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply! Join us at Amey and be part of a team that’s driving positive change.

At Amey, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, races, and personal circumstances. As a Disability Confident leader, we offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Kayla Caruth at kayla.caruth@amey.co.uk.

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