Overview

The Bid writer will be responsible for producing compelling, client-focused bid proposals to secure contracts and business opportunities. This role is crucial for driving growth by ensuring bids meet client requirements while showcasing our expertise and capabilities.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.  

Responsibilities

Write and compile bid documents for civil construction projects, ensuring that all required elements are included and aligned with client needs and tender specifications.
Tailor bids to match the requirements and language of each project, addressing specific criteria such as timelines, costs, and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with the client's requirements, including legal, regulatory, and technical standards.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, estimators, and other departments to gather relevant information for the bid.
Research project-specific details, including site conditions, project scope, and client preferences.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market pricing, and competitors to ensure competitive and compelling bid content.
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and other relevant information for the bid.
Ensure smooth communication between all departments involved in the bid process.

Experience

2 -3 years relevant experience in a similar role
Experience within the construction industry
Strong writing and technical ability
Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Microsoft office

Additional Information

Competitive Salary with yearly increase  
26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more) 
Company Car or Car allowance
Employer pension  
Competitive mileage rate  
Travel expenses  
Flexible and remote working  
Enhanced parental leave  
Professional and Educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.  

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply. 

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you. 

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