Bid Writer (FTC)

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a Bid Writer (FTC) to join our East Midlands team in South Normanton. We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

The purpose of this role will be to contribute to the performance of the Contracting business through the production of Client-facing documents such as Quality Submissions, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Capability Statements and case studies either individually or as part of a small team.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Senior Bid Writer you will be responsible for:

• Creating business winning documentation that accurately reflects the customer requirements and Tarmac’s offer on own initiative
• Writing bids across a range of services provided by the Contracting division of Tarmac including surfacing, civil engineering, traffic management and highways term maintenance
• Professionally tailoring PQQ and tender deliverables provided by others to the requirements of the customer by use of systematic bid process
• Maintaining Tarmac’s position as a leading manufacturer/supplier/installer of construction materials and services
• Working with regional teams at other offices and sites to assist with evidence capture and bid support
• Planning key stages of individual tender projects and allocate appropriate deadlines with follow ups to ensure these deadlines are adhered to both within and outside the tender department
• Researching clients and political drivers to gather a thorough understanding of their individual requirements
• Reviewing successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learned to promote continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role you will have experience as a Bid Writer. Experience of engineering, highway maintenance and construction or a related sector of the construction industry would be advantageous.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience of creating professional documentation to a very high standard with particular focus on accuracy and care
• Experience of a working in a busy, continually pressured deadline driven working environment is essential
• Ability to establish and understand Client requirements
• Ability to translate operational information into comprehensive submissions supporting tenders
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders of various seniority levels both internally and externally
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Adobe Software)

Qualifications:

• Graduate Level or equivalent

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

Tarmac Trading Limited