Bid Writer - Emcor UK : Job Details

Location: WFH, with requirements to attend Southampton, Surbiton or Customer sites when necessary.

Salary: Competitive

Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, flexible with deadlines / requirements.

Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, Private Healthcare (after 6 months service), Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK tailored discount scheme)

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

What you'll do:

• Creating response plans that support the development of a compliant and compelling proposal,
• Ensuring all bids are accurately completed and represent the company’s experience, capability, and value proposition
• Liaising with the awarding authorities regarding any clarifications or amendments to tender documentation
• Ability to liaise with / gather (factual) information from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), into a format that is compliant, interesting, and compelling
• Transforming technical content sourced from technical experts into clear and concise prose, incorporating sales messaging and 'win themes’ as appropriate
• Supporting the Bid Manager and Solutions Director in the development of sales messaging and 'win themes’ that reflect the business’s value proposition
• Developing a good understanding of awarding authorities’ vision, strategy, and plans to maximise new business generation opportunities / ensure this vision is apparent through all technical response documents
• Supporting the Bid Manager in the execution of key proposal governance reviews,
• Supporting the proposal management and coordination activities as required
• Configuring and managing the collaborative working environment (SharePoint)
• Play a leading role in the keeping the bid content re-use library current and fit for purpose
• Treating continuous improvement as a business-as-usual activity, with the aim of the increasing EMCOR’s win rates

Who you'll be:

• Extensive experience in delivering Hard FM and/or TFM Bids in Public & Private sector.
• Confident enough to interface with subject matter experts and senior operators interviewing teams and developing technical responses.
• Understand the principles of bid writing best practice
• Have an appreciation of the rules and regulations governing the Facilities Management Procurements
• The Bid Writer will not only be a technically brilliant writer, but they will have creative flair and an ability to differentiate proposals in a complex and diverse marketplace.
• A high attention to detail with an excellent editing and proofing ability
• Excellent literacy skills, with an extensive vocabulary
• Possibly a journalism background
• Thrive in a busy environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
• Proven capability of bid writing work winning, multi-million pound product or complex services opportunities; this includes the ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.