Bid Writer

Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bid Writer to join Service Stream in our Melbourne or Brisbane office

About the Role

Service Stream’s Utilities division are currently seeking a Bid Writer to join our growing company. You will be responsible for creating compelling, persuasive, and competitive bids in response to tender opportunities. You will play a critical role in securing new business for the organisation by developing well-structured, highly professional, and winning proposals. Your expertise in written communication, research, and strategic thinking will be essential in delivering high-quality bid documents that meet the specific requirements of each tender. Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time Location: Melbourne / Brisbane Reporting Line: Estimating and Proposals Manager – Utilities Key Responsibilities
Bid Preparation: Source relevant information from across the business to respond to tender questions and criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, project managers, subject matter experts, and executives, to gather information and understand project requirements. Conduct thorough research on the client, industry, and competition to develop a deep understanding of the tender requirements. Prepare and manage bid schedules, ensuring all deliverables are submitted within established timelines. Review tender documentation, identify key evaluation criteria, and formulate a winning strategy. Content Development: Write and edit persuasive, compelling, and accurate content for tender responses, ensuring all information is relevant, well-structured, and aligned with the tender requirements. Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and easily understandable language. Customise pre-existing content and templates to create tailored bids that address the specific needs and objectives of each tender. Proposal Coordination: Establish and maintain a central repository of bid-related documents, templates, and past responses for future reference and knowledge sharing. Ensure compliance with all tender requirements, including formatting guidelines, submission instructions, and contractual obligations. Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure the bid is error-free, coherent, and effectively communicates the organisation's value proposition. Relationship Building: Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, legal, and finance, to gather accurate and up-to-date information for bid development. Maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and timely responses to queries related to bid submissions. Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and clarification sessions to gain a deeper understanding of client requirements and foster strong relationships. This opportunity will suit a highly motivated and outcome driven individual who has a passion for delivering positive client outcomes, and a knack for effective stakeholder engagement. About You Experience working for a Utilities and Infrastructure contractor or provider highly regarded. Demonstrated experience in bid writing or similar discipline. Experience in a proposal team setting and working with operations groups. Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Publishing, Business, Commerce or a related discipline highly desirable Strong Commercial Acumen and Technical Knowledge

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