Bid Writer (Transport Infrastructure)

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Bid Writer (Transport Infrastructure) to join our dynamic Work Winning team.

As a Permanent Bid Writer in Highways and Rail infrastructure for Amey, you''ll help secure new projects by creating clear, compelling bids and proposals. You''ll work closely with the Bid Director, Head of Proposals, Bid Manager, and Proposals Manager, supporting them in developing responses that showcase Amey''s strengths.

This role is key to producing high-quality submissions that meet client requirements and boost our chances of success. Your writing will bring together expert input and persuasive content, helping us win more work.

You''ll join an ambitious, growing team focused on expanding our impact and delivering excellence in highways and rail.

The standard working hours are 37.5 per week remotely, with travel to the IDH Birmingham office or bid locations for team meetings as needed.

What You''ll Do:

• Work under the guidance of the Bid Director, Head of Proposals, Bid Manager, and Proposals Manager to produce high-quality, consistent, and persuasive bid responses reflecting Amey''s tone and win themes.

• Work as a writer on PQQs and bids, drafting content from scratch and editing material produced by others to ensure it is clear, concise, and understandable ("Plain English").

• Assign bids with a senior or proposal lead and gather information from subject experts to support quality submission questions.

• Draft responses and collect relevant supporting evidence and case studies.

• Participate in review cycles: Pink (bullet-point draft), Red (full draft-checking if all questions are answered), and Gold (final sign-off and review).

• Analyse client requirements, including compliance and evaluation criteria, to maximise scores across all responses.

• Contribute to storyboarding workshops to ensure responses are well-structured and tailored to evaluators.

• Embrace new technologies and techniques (e.g., AI tools) to enhance our bid writing process.

• Support bid teams by interviewing subject matter experts to develop compliant and engaging technical content.

• Help develop value propositions and win themes that align with client priorities and clearly differentiate Amey''s submissions.

• Monitor the quality of written content throughout the process to ensure consistency and impact.

• Carry out final editing and proofreading to maximise readability, consistency, and accuracy.

• Source relevant content and examples of best practice from the Content Library and previous bids.

• Support post-tender lessons learned processes to drive continuous improvement in bid writing.

Bids can vary in size and scope, fast or slow, alone or with partners.

Values range from -50k to over -1bn.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don''t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here''s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you''re rewarded for your contributions.

• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Bid Writer & Proposals Manager

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth, e.g. AMPM Qualification or Masters

• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.

• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.

• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.

• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.

• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You''ll Bring:

• Degree-level English writing skills (desirable)

• Bid writing experience

• Experience in highways or rail bidding/local authority work

• Able to work under-pressure and be self-motivated

If you''re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we''re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don''t hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)

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