Bid Writer

The Casey Group is a multi-disciplinary group which has built a strong track record as a reputable employer and true community contractor with a high emphasis on client relationships and corporate social responsibility.

Our portfolio includes refurbishment of registered provider housing and public buildings, new build housing, public realm, HLF park restorations, hard and soft landscaping, estate refurbishment highways and civil engineering, waste management, the provision and servicing of plant and equipment, unlocking development opportunities and sourcing land to build new homes.

Our company purpose is Improving Lives. We create better social environments and a better standard of living for thousands through building and construction, commercial development, environmental and plant services for public and private sector clients.

The Casey Group policy has always been to support the growth and prosperity of our communities. We believe we have the responsibility to give back and make a positive difference to the communities in which we live and work, recognising that when communities thrive, individuals and businesses do too.

Putting our people at the heart of what we do and upholding our commitment to improve lives, we provide employees support for health and well-being. Upon joining Casey, we are proud to provide our employees with a host of excellent benefits to be used by employees and their family.

Objective of Role

To complete formulation of bid presentations from evaluating the initial enquiry in conjunction with the Business Development and Estimating Teams. Tracking the tender process of the bid to presenting final bids to clients.

The Bid Writer will be a highly competent individual and will be based in our Head office in Rochdale (hybrid working pattern).

You will have excellent command of the English language, with the ability to write copy and bid documents using your creativity and flair working to budget and tight deadlines to achieve results.

Key Tasks

Lead and co-ordinate the development of all bids and presentations, ensuring pre-qualification questionnaires and all tender documents are completed.
Arrange, organise, and lead pre-construction team meetings to facilitate the bid process.
Write and review bid submission content, ensuring all bids are submitted on time and fully compliant with requirements.
Ensure all proposals are formatted and comply with company brand guidelines, customer requirements, and follow internal quality guidelines.
Analyse and scrutinise the clients documents to ensure the company responses offered implicitly answer the questions being asked.
Co-ordinate clarification questions, forward to client and monitor responses.
Maintain bid information on Microsoft Dynamics CRM database and ensure the information accurately reflects the opportunity status.
Work with operational Contracts Managers, mobilisation Pre-Construction Managers, and customers in quality and process improvement initiatives to further develop partnership working.
Co-ordinate the production of information packs for mobilisation / operational team handovers to include all aspect of the operational solution and liaison on all key contractual matters
Work with Project and Contract Managers on new bids through mobilisation and initial stages of the transition periods to ensure all elements of the bid are fully understood by the operational and / or mobilisation teams.
Co-ordinate and production of company presentations for interviews and business to business engagement.
Production of case studies upon project completion.
Maintain an updated internal bid library and easy to use PQQ bibliography showing current experience, case study details, questions and answers, and current company information.
Assist in creating company marketing information for external issue.
Attend site visits before, during and after projects
Lead on quality aspects during tender launch, mid tender reviews and tender settlements
Work in accordance with the Companys values and be a role model to others.

Person Specification

Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent level.
Two years experience of writing bid submissions.
General Management and Construction Methodology would be desirable.
Excellent IT skills inclusive of all aspects of Microsoft Office as a minimum requirement.
Experience of design software such as Indesign would be beneficial.
Experience and background knowledge of the bid co-ordination, preparation and tender process.
The ability to produce work of an exceptional standard which meets client and business requirement.
Effective time management and the ability to use your own initiative to attain budget within specified timescales.
Ability to build relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders to the bid process.
Ability to work as part of team and collaborate effective with wider teams associated with the bid process life cycle.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good attention to detail, ability to research and to deliver presentations.
Flexibility with regards to travel and requirements of the role.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Casey Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. More information can be obtained from HR or our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Flexible Working:

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to support our employees' work-life balance and business needs.

Reasonable Adjustments

We recognise the importance of providing reasonable adjustments to support job applicants and employees with disabilities or health conditions and to ensure that they can perform their jobs effectively. More information can be obtained from HR department.