Careers

Role Purpose:

Senior Bid Technical Writer is responsible to craft clear, persuasive, and technically accurate content for bid proposals in the Facilities Management industry. This role involves translating complex technical information into compelling narratives that align with client requirements and highlight the company's strengths. The Senior Bid Technical Writer ensures that all bid documents are comprehensive, meet submission criteria, and effectively communicate the value proposition to potential clients, thereby increasing the likelihood of winning contracts.

Key Task and Responsibilities:

Content Development: Write, edit, and proofread technical content for bid proposals, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with client specifications. Develop and maintain a library of standard bid content, including case studies, project descriptions, methodologies, and other relevant materials. Tailor content to reflect the unique aspects of each bid, highlighting the company’s strengths and competitive advantages.

Collaboration and Information Gathering: Work closely with bid managers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to gather the necessary technical information for bid proposals. Participate in kick-off meetings, bid strategy sessions, and proposal reviews to ensure content is aligned with the overall bid strategy. Conduct interviews with technical teams to accurately capture and articulate complex technical processes, solutions, and capabilities.

Quality Assurance: Review and revise bid content to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with RFP requirements. Ensure that all written materials undergo thorough proofreading to eliminate errors and enhance readability. Implement feedback from internal reviews and client debriefs to continuously improve the quality of bid submissions.

Proposal Structure and Layout: Organize and structure bid documents in a clear, logical, and visually appealing format. Ensure all bid submissions are compliant with client requirements and adhere to company branding and quality standards. Collaborate with graphic designers and document specialists to enhance the visual presentation of bid proposals.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and client expectations to continually enhance bid content and strategies. Participate in post-bid reviews to gather lessons learned and apply them to future proposals. Develop and deliver training for team members on best practices in technical writing and bid preparation.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelors level Degree or equivalent in engineering, or Business or FM related discipline.
5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably within the facilities management or related industry.
Relevant technical and commercial qualifications, certification and/or accreditations relating to the Facilities Management Sector are a plus.