At a Glance
- Tasks: Create compelling bid submissions for facilities management contracts across various sectors.
- Company: Join BAM, a leading construction company focused on sustainability and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company car, pension, health insurance, 26 days holiday, and gym subsidies.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping proposals that drive business success in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid writing within the FM sector and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Bid Writer - Private Sector for our FM segment of the business. The position will involve a mixture of working from home and working out of any UK and Ireland office locations. BAM operates a flexible working policy. This role will be working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.45pm.
In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a significant benefits package including:
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Contributory Pension
- BUPA
- Life Assurance
- 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Gym subsidy
- BAM social club membership
- Health and Well Being Programme
- Learning and Development Opportunities
The FM Bid Writer will be involved in working as part of the solutions team to draft high quality facilities management responses to tenders and developing Integrated FM service delivery models and case studies.
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the generation of high-quality written tender submissions for multiple soft, hard and integrated facilities management contracts across the private sector and wider multi-sector markets.
- Create, develop and maintain a library of bid submission material in line with best practice, ensuring a standardised format and continuously improving market perception of BAM FM services.
- Develop a full understanding of solution documentation to effectively communicate operational, commercial and service delivery requirements within submissions.
- Engage with operational, commercial and business development leads to finalise compelling solution content tailored to client requirements.
- Identify and utilise existing bid content and collateral to support proposal development.
- Develop, refine and rewrite content into a consistent, high-quality and compelling proposal style.
- Translate technical and operational information from subject matter experts into clear, persuasive and client-focused tender responses.
- Support submissions across a diverse range of sectors including corporate, commercial, retail, logistics, manufacturing, public-facing environments and integrated FM solutions.
What do you bring to the role?
- Demonstrable experience producing compelling bid writing material within the FM sector, with a strong focus on private sector opportunities.
- Strong knowledge of the FM market and the ability to produce high-quality written responses across multiple sectors.
- Proven ability to operate independently within a fast‑paced FM environment, managing multiple submissions and deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A self‑starter who can quickly integrate into the business, build relationships with key stakeholders and hit the ground running from day one.
- Experience coordinating bid submissions and managing multiple tender deadlines within a fast‑paced corporate environment.
- Excellent commercial awareness coupled with a strategic and solutions-focused mindset.
- Competent knowledge of Microsoft Office and bid management systems.
- Excellent organisational, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to achieve set standards and operate against performance criteria and deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
Bid Manager in Wedmore employer: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible working policy that allows for a blend of remote and office work across the UK and Ireland. With a comprehensive benefits package including a company car or allowance, generous holiday entitlement, and a commitment to learning and development, BAM fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member can thrive and contribute to building a sustainable future.
